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Lahaina, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Maui County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
11,423 Population 1,468/sq mi density
$85,988 Median Income $37,730 per capita
$841,400 Home Value $974,328 Zillow
$1,988 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
232 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$85,988 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$841,400 home value, $1,988/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lahaina, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,988
14% above
$37,730 per capita
Home Value
$841,400
198% above
Zillow: $974,328
Median Rent
$1,988/mo
71% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
39% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
19% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Lahaina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lahaina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
114%
Home Value
298%
Rent
171%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lahaina a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lahaina residents earn a median household income of $85,988 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,730. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Lahaina is $841,400 , 198% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $974,328. Median rent is $1,988/month, with 33.4% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Lahaina reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K.

Education

24.5% of adults in Lahaina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lahaina has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population11,423
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,468/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,988
Per Capita$37,730
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189

Housing

F
Home Value$841,400
Rent$1,988
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$974,328
Housing Units4,123
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent232/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity25.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation281 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Lahaina was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Daniel K Inouye International (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.