Laie, HI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Naomi A. Oct 4, 2025

Rent vs buy in Laie -what makes sense?

Hey, Just moved here 14 months ago and Household incomes average around $119,219 in Laie. Crime rate is something to consider -Laie sits at 232.1 per 100K. With a population of 5,568, Laie is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

0 replies 12 upvotes housing

Naomi A. Sep 29, 2025

Anyone else love living in Laie?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2022. It's a a small town city with about 5,568 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

7 replies 4 upvotes living

Naomi A. Mar 22, 2025

Working remotely from Laie

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $942,700, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Th...

5 replies 11 upvotes jobs

Jameson Watson Feb 27, 2025

Worst things about Laie nobody talks about

Random thought, Homes are going for about $942,700 on average. What would you do?

3 replies 15 upvotes best-worst