Least Dense in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Hawaii

1 Kula 190/mi²

2 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 260/mi²

3 Kaiminani 310/mi²

4 Waikoloa Village 446/mi²

5 Haiku-Pauwela 589/mi²

6 Kahaluu-Keauhou 833/mi²

7 Hawaiian Paradise Park 868/mi²

8 Wailea 883/mi²

9 Hilo 900/mi²

10 Wailua Homesteads 976/mi²

11 Lihue 1,052/mi²

12 Kapaa 1,085/mi²

13 Waimanalo 1,292/mi²

14 Lahaina 1,468/mi²

15 Kahaluu 1,518/mi²

16 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 1,583/mi²

17 Heeia 1,593/mi²

18 East Kapolei 1,699/mi²

19 Kahului 1,881/mi²

20 Hickam Housing 1,995/mi²

21 Makawao 2,046/mi²

22 East Honolulu 2,215/mi²

23 Pukalani 2,252/mi²

24 Waianae 2,395/mi²

25 Kihei 2,411/mi²

26 Kaneohe Base 2,494/mi²

27 Napili-Honokowai 2,653/mi²

28 Waihee-Waiehu 2,669/mi²

29 Wailuku 2,989/mi²

30 Ahuimanu 3,167/mi²

31 Makaha 3,680/mi²

32 Nanakuli 4,108/mi²

33 Laie 4,155/mi²

34 Royal Kunia 4,547/mi²

35 Pearl City 4,943/mi²

36 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 5,117/mi²

37 Waipio Acres 5,251/mi²

38 Kapolei 5,271/mi²

39 Makakilo 5,333/mi²

40 Kaneohe 5,496/mi²

41 Mililani Mauka 5,506/mi²

42 Aiea 5,515/mi²

43 Urban Honolulu 5,713/mi²

44 Halawa 5,778/mi²

45 Schofield Barracks 6,049/mi²

46 Ewa Villages 6,122/mi²

47 Iroquois Point 6,798/mi²

48 Mililani Town 6,857/mi²

49 Maili 7,156/mi²

50 Waikele 7,227/mi²

51 Wahiawa 7,648/mi²

52 Waimalu 7,746/mi²

53 Ocean Pointe 8,057/mi²

54 Waipio 8,957/mi²

55 West Loch Estate 9,759/mi²

56 Ewa Gentry 12,553/mi²

57 Ewa Beach 12,931/mi²

58 Waipahu 14,877/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Hawaii offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kula has just 190 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Kula, there are only 190 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 146,852 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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