At a Glance
Median Income
$85,988
$37,730 per capita
Home Value
$841,400
Zillow: $965,129
Median Rent
$1,988/mo
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lahaina a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 5.8% (61% 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 $965,129. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population11,423
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,468/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born30.9%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,988
Per Capita$37,730
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
F
Home Value$841,400
Rent$1,988
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$965,129
Housing Units4,123
Rent Burden33.4%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,323/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI21 (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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
30.9% 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.