Living in Lahaina, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lahaina · Census data 2020–2024
Lahaina has 10,162 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $88,889 (11% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $881,700, the median rent is $1,997/month.
Lahaina at a glance
- Population
- 10,162
- Median age
- 40.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $88,889State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $881,700State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,997/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 56%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Lahaina a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
The weather is best in January–February and April–May.
Cost of living in Lahaina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lahaina the median home value is $881,700, 165% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,997 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,660 a month in housing costs.
Lahaina median household income
The median household income in Lahaina is $88,889 and the income per person is $39,240. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Lahaina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,489
- Owner-occupied
- 56%
- Renter-occupied
- 44%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.34
Lahaina demographics
- Population
- 10,162
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 2,960
- Foreign-born
- 33.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lahaina ›
Education in Lahaina
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Lahaina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lahaina
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Lahaina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
| Mahinahina | 1,027 | $162,813 | $1,224,600 | $2,672 |
| Napili-Honokowai | 7,308 | $105,565 | $878,900 | $2,220 |
| Kapalua | 469 | $154,375 | $1,604,200 | $2,433 |
| Waikapu | 3,591 | $122,917 | $884,400 | $2,404 |
| Waihee-Waiehu | 10,988 | $126,735 | $777,000 | $2,191 |
| Wailuku | 16,926 | $102,942 | $855,700 | $1,762 |
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What is the median household income in Lahaina, HI?
The median household income in Lahaina is $88,889, 11% lower than the Hawaii median of $100,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lahaina?
The median home value in Lahaina is $881,700, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Lahaina?
The median gross rent in Lahaina is $1,997 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Lahaina, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Hawaii median; home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Lahaina?
The median age in Lahaina is 40.5 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lahaina?
The average commute to work in Lahaina is 20 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lahaina?
The unemployment rate in Lahaina is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lahaina?
26.4% of adults in Lahaina have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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