At a Glance
Median Income
$92,062
$36,363 per capita
Home Value
$833,200
Zillow: $1,020,115
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
13.5% smoking rate
How Kahului Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kahului's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kahului a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kahului residents earn a median household income of $92,062 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,363. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,892 business establishments, including 571 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kahului is $833,200 , 196% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,020,115. Median rent is $1,473/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
24.6% of adults in Kahului hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kahului has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population27,068
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,881/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born32.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,062
Per Capita$36,363
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty5.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
D
Home Value$833,200
Rent$1,473
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$1,020,115
Housing Units8,549
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation73 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Kahului was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 571 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.