Smallest Cities in Hawaii

Top 58 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Hawaii

1 Heeia 5,099

2 Waipio Acres 5,146

3 Kahaluu 5,282

4 Iroquois Point 5,506

5 Laie 5,568

6 Waimanalo 5,634

7 East Kapolei 6,200

8 West Loch Estate 6,441

9 Kula 6,557

10 Wailea 6,571

11 Kahaluu-Keauhou 6,670

12 Napili-Honokowai 6,897

13 Ewa Villages 6,918

14 Waikoloa Village 7,028

15 Wailua Homesteads 7,136

16 Makawao 7,263

17 Lihue 7,847

18 Waikele 7,950

19 Pukalani 8,490

20 Ahuimanu 8,520

21 Aiea 9,155

22 Hickam Housing 9,195

23 Haiku-Pauwela 9,290

24 Makaha 9,898

25 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) 10,242

26 Kapaa 10,886

27 Kaneohe Base 10,973

28 Waipio 11,196

29 Waihee-Waiehu 11,369

30 Lahaina 11,423

31 Kaiminani 11,542

32 Maili 12,236

33 Nanakuli 12,282

34 Waianae 12,907

35 Hawaiian Paradise Park 13,273

36 Royal Kunia 13,687

37 Halawa 13,809

38 Waimalu 14,176

39 Ewa Beach 15,388

40 Wailuku 15,754

41 Ocean Pointe 16,276

42 Schofield Barracks 16,755

43 Wahiawa 17,515

44 Makakilo 20,372

45 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) 21,851

46 Mililani Mauka 21,967

47 Kihei 22,564

48 Kapolei 23,033

49 Ewa Gentry 26,738

50 Kahului 27,068

51 Mililani Town 27,495

52 Kaneohe 35,945

53 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) 39,762

54 Waipahu 39,871

55 Pearl City 45,079

56 Hilo 48,223

57 East Honolulu 50,961

58 Urban Honolulu 346,323

The smallest cities in Hawaii (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Heeia has a population of just 5,099. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,099 residents, Heeia is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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