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Cost of living in Kahului summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kahului. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kahului is 170 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kahului is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kahului is $1,035,497.
The median income in Kahului is $98,077.
Kahului's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kahului Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kahului | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 127 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 278 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kahului, HI Weather
The average high in Kahului is 84.3° and the average low is 67.4°.
There are 56.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kahului |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 84.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 67.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kahului Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kahului
The current population in Kahului is 28,288. The population has increased 14.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,288 | 4.5% |
| 2023 | 27,068 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 27,233 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 27,938 | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 29,993 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 31,336 | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 32,312 | 5.2% |
| 2017 | 30,706 | 1.8% |
| 2016 | 30,164 | 5.9% |
| 2015 | 28,476 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 27,339 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 26,328 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 26,072 | 3.4% |
| 2011 | 25,221 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 24,712 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kahului
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Kahului is:
10.6% White with 2,986 White residents.
1.4% African American with 384 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
55.4% Asian with 15,671 Asian residents.
7.5% Hawaiian with 2,118 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 62 Other residents.
17.7% Two Or More with 4,999 Two Or More residents.
7.3% Hispanic with 2,056 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kahului | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.6% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 55.4% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 7.5% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 17.7% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kahului
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Kahului is 50.6% female with 14,314 female residents.
Kahului is 49.4% male with 13,973 male residents.
| Gender | Kahului | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kahului for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Kahului completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Kahului completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Kahului completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Kahului completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Kahului completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Kahului completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Kahului completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kahului completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Kahului completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kahului | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kahului, Hawaii
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4.5% of households in Kahului earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Kahului earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Kahului earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.8% of households in Kahului earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.6% of households in Kahului earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.9% of households in Kahului earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.7% of households in Kahului earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Kahului earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Kahului earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.5% of households in Kahului earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kahului | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.9% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.5% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
