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Cost of living in Lihue summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lihue. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lihue is 175 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lihue is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lihue is $864,446.
The median income in Lihue is $92,850.
Lihue's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lihue Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lihue | Hawaii | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 293 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 132 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lihue, HI Weather
The average high in Lihue is 81.2° and the average low is 70.4°.
There are 71.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lihue |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 70.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lihue Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lihue
The current population in Lihue is 7,901. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,901 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 7,847 | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 8,649 | 3.3% |
| 2021 | 8,371 | -7.4% |
| 2020 | 9,036 | 24.3% |
| 2019 | 7,267 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 7,381 | 4.5% |
| 2017 | 7,064 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 7,196 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 7,360 | 5.8% |
| 2014 | 6,955 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 6,764 | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 7,489 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 7,083 | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 7,387 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lihue
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Lihue is:
18.8% White with 1,487 White residents.
2.5% African American with 196 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
40.7% Asian with 3,214 Asian residents.
9.4% Hawaiian with 746 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 29 Other residents.
17.7% Two Or More with 1,401 Two Or More residents.
10.3% Hispanic with 811 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lihue | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.8% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 40.7% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 17.7% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.3% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lihue
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Lihue is 49.7% female with 3,928 female residents.
Lihue is 50.3% male with 3,972 male residents.
| Gender | Lihue | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lihue for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Lihue completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Lihue completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Lihue completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lihue completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Lihue completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Lihue completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Lihue completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Lihue completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lihue completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lihue | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lihue, Hawaii
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6.1% of households in Lihue earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Lihue earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Lihue earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.8% of households in Lihue earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Lihue earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Lihue earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Lihue earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Lihue earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.2% of households in Lihue earn $150,000 to $199,999.
16.1% of households in Lihue earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lihue | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.8% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.2% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 16.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
