Living in Lanai City, Hawaii
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lanai City · Census data 2020–2024
Lanai City has 3,393 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $92,167 (8% lower than the Hawaii median), the median home value is $630,000, the median rent is $1,051/month.
Lanai City at a glance
- Population
- 3,393
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,167State: $100,389
- Median home value
- $630,000State: $839,100
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,971
- Homeowners
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Lanai City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median.
The weather is best in April–May and November–December.
Cost of living in Lanai City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lanai City the median home value is $630,000, 89% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 13.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,224 a month in housing costs.
Lanai City median household income
The median household income in Lanai City is $92,167 and the income per person is $42,488. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Hawaii: 10%).
Housing in Lanai City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,579
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Renter-occupied
- 47%
- Vacant
- 22.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.74
Lanai City demographics
- Population
- 3,393
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,226
- Foreign-born
- 27.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lanai City ›
Education in Lanai City
28% of adults 25 and older in Lanai City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Hawaii: 36.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lanai City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Lanai City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanai City | 3,393 | $92,167 | $630,000 | $1,051 |
| Kaanapali | 1,170 | $129,167 | $1,952,200 | $3,501 |
| Lahaina | 10,162 | $88,889 | $881,700 | $1,997 |
| Ualapue | 440 | $63,750 | $427,700 | $1,500 |
| Launiupoko | 679 | $132,917 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Mahinahina | 1,027 | $162,813 | $1,224,600 | $2,672 |
| Napili-Honokowai | 7,308 | $105,565 | $878,900 | $2,220 |
| Kaunakakai | 4,360 | $76,131 | $368,100 | $879 |
| Kapalua | 469 | $154,375 | $1,604,200 | $2,433 |
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What is the median household income in Lanai City, HI?
The median household income in Lanai City is $92,167, 8% 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 Lanai City?
The median home value in Lanai City is $630,000, compared with $839,100 in Hawaii.
How much is rent in Lanai City?
The median gross rent in Lanai City is $1,051 per month, about 13.3% of household income.
Is Lanai City, HI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Hawaii median.
What is the median age in Lanai City?
The median age in Lanai City is 42.1 years (Hawaii: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Lanai City?
The average commute to work in Lanai City is 16 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lanai City?
The unemployment rate in Lanai City is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lanai City?
28% of adults in Lanai City 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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