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Cost of living in Kihei summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Kihei. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Kihei is 177 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Kihei is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Kihei is $1,013,506.
The median income in Kihei is $87,772.
Kihei's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Kihei Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Kihei | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 126 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 294 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 132 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Kihei, HI Weather
The average high in Kihei is 71.4° and the average low is 54.9°.
There are 17.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 12.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Kihei |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 17.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 12.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Kihei Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Kihei
The current population in Kihei is 21,567. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,567 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 22,564 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 22,247 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 22,840 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 22,749 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 22,402 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 21,879 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 22,220 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 21,964 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 22,401 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 22,314 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 21,930 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 21,556 | 4.5% |
| 2011 | 20,627 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 19,855 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kihei
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Kihei is:
42.2% White with 9,097 White residents.
1.3% African American with 276 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
21.2% Asian with 4,565 Asian residents.
2.3% Hawaiian with 501 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 123 Other residents.
19.3% Two Or More with 4,156 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 2,849 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Kihei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.2% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 21.2% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 2.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 19.3% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Kihei
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Kihei is 51.2% female with 11,046 female residents.
Kihei is 48.8% male with 10,521 male residents.
| Gender | Kihei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kihei for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Kihei completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Kihei completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Kihei completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Kihei completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Kihei completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Kihei completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Kihei completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Kihei completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Kihei completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Kihei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Kihei, Hawaii
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3.5% of households in Kihei earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Kihei earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Kihei earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Kihei earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in Kihei earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Kihei earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.7% of households in Kihei earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.6% of households in Kihei earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.4% of households in Kihei earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.0% of households in Kihei earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Kihei | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.6% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.4% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.0% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
