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Lahaina, HI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna B.

Thinking about relocating to Lahaina from Portland

I'm originally from Houston and Crime rate is something to consider -Lahaina sits at 232.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,988/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is e...

8 replies 4 upvotes moving
Aubrey Wilson

What to expect moving to Lahaina?

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a small town city with about 11,423 people. Poverty rate is 10.8%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinel...

0 replies 5 upvotes moving
Landon M.

Top 5 things I love about Lahaina

Hey, I work in education and Rent is about $1,988/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,988 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lahaina sits at 232.1 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has any...

12 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Aubrey Wilson

Lahaina vs Cincinnati -which is better?

Alright, Rent is about $1,988/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent...

9 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Tyler C.

Career opportunities in Lahaina, HI

We have two kids and Homes are going for about $841,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 11,423 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Hazel Parker

Freelancing from Lahaina -experience?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 11,423 people. Homes are going for about $841,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective...

5 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Landon S.

Rent vs buy in Lahaina -what makes sense?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated.

9 replies 12 upvotes housing
Landon S.

Is Lahaina walkable?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 10.8%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $85,988 in Lahaina. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

1 replies 5 upvotes qa
Matthew Patel

Best areas to explore in Lahaina?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 11,423 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Pr...

0 replies 7 upvotes qa
Hazel Parker

The good and bad of living in Lahaina

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,988 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of communit...

1 replies 3 upvotes living
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