Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Heeia, East Honolulu: These cities aren’t just some of the best places to live in Hawaii. They are also home to some of the richest people in the Aloha State.
Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) in particular houses the richest residents in the state thanks, in part, to a median household income of $148,582 and a ridiculously low poverty rate of 3.974316676395198%.
If you’re thinking of moving to one of these towns, you’ll probably need to start saving. The richest places in Hawaii share common characteristics such as having a genius level populous, sky high home prices, and a Pleasantville level of married couples.
How did we come up with these mega wealthy cities? We analyzed Census data from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey for the 80 places in Hawaii with more than 3,000 people.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
The 10 Richest Places In Hawaii For 2026
For more on how we calculated the top ten, read on or skip to the end for the full list of the richest cities in Hawaii.
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The 10 Richest Cities In Hawaii For 2026
1. Kailua CDP (Honolulu County)
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Population: 39,640
Median Income: $148,582
Median Home Values: $1,343,805
More on Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County): Data | Movers
2. Heeia
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Population: 5,144
Median Income: $176,250
Median Home Values: $1,191,427
More on Heeia: Data | Movers
3. East Honolulu
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Population: 51,360
Median Income: $159,518
Median Home Values: $1,203,140
More on East Honolulu: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
4. Kahaluu
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Population: 5,619
Median Income: $142,045
Median Home Values: $1,204,530
More on Kahaluu: Data | Movers
5. Laie
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Population: 5,699
Median Income: $125,202
Median Home Values: $1,292,971
More on Laie: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
6. Kaneohe
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Population: 37,355
Median Income: $125,613
Median Home Values: $1,091,198
More on Kaneohe: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
7. Mililani Mauka
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Population: 21,278
Median Income: $138,942
Median Home Values: $980,877
More on Mililani Mauka: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
8. Ocean Pointe
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Population: 17,085
Median Income: $149,767
Median Home Values: $893,620
More on Ocean Pointe: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
9. Ahuimanu
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Population: 8,452
Median Income: $135,438
Median Home Values: $903,944
More on Ahuimanu: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
10. Waimanalo
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Population: 6,054
Median Income: $116,581
Median Home Values: $1,078,073
More on Waimanalo: Data | Cost Of Living | Movers
Methodology: How We Determined The Richest Places In Hawaii For 2026
The first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they think about determining the richest places is simply identifying personal incomes. After all, rich people have really high salaries.
However, we don’t believe that one statistic wholly encompasses what it means to be one of the “richest places.” So we looked at this set of criteria from the newly released 2020-2024 American Community Survey and applied Saturday Night Science:
- Median Home Values
- Median Household Income
Median household income is the most digestible way to understand how rich a place is. And home values are a measure of wealth. The two combine to define a “Rich City.”
After we collected the data for all 80 places with more than 3,000 people in Hawaii, we ranked each place from 1 to 80 for each of the criteria, with 1 being the richest.
We then averaged all the rankings for a place into a “Rich Score,” with the place having the lowest overall Rich Score, Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), crowned the “Richest City In Hawaii For 2026.”
The data has been updated for 2026. This is our eleventh time ranking the wealthiest cities in Hawaii.
You can skip to the end to see the rankings for all 80 places.
Summary: The Wealthiest Places In Hawaii For 2026
Like we said earlier, when we set out to identify the richest places in Hawaii, we weren’t sure what we’d encounter, but it ended up being some of the best places to live in Hawaii.
The richest cities in Hawaii are Kailua CDP (Honolulu County), Heeia, East Honolulu, Kahaluu, Laie, Kaneohe, Mililani Mauka, Ocean Pointe, Ahuimanu, and Waimanalo.
When you look at the data, the cities and places mentioned above meet the criteria for being at the very top of the income ladder for everyone that lives there.
If you’re curious enough, here are the poorest cities in Hawaii, according to data:
Poorest: Hawaiian Beaches
2nd Poorest: Ainaloa
3rd Poorest: Hawaiian Ocean View
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Detailed List Of The Richest Cities In Hawaii
| Rank | City | RichScore | Median Income | Average Home Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kailua Cdp (Honolulu County) | 4.5 | $148,582 | $1,343,805 |
| 2 | Heeia | 5.5 | $176,250 | $1,191,427 |
| 3 | East Honolulu | 5.5 | $159,518 | $1,203,140 |
| 4 | Kahaluu | 6.5 | $142,045 | $1,204,530 |
| 5 | Laie | 12.0 | $125,202 | $1,292,971 |
| 6 | Kaneohe | 14.0 | $125,613 | $1,091,198 |
| 7 | Mililani Mauka | 14.5 | $138,942 | $980,877 |
| 8 | Ocean Pointe | 16.5 | $149,767 | $893,620 |
| 9 | Ahuimanu | 19.5 | $135,438 | $903,944 |
| 10 | Waimanalo | 19.5 | $116,581 | $1,078,073 |
| 11 | Mililani Town | 21.0 | $127,363 | $917,146 |
| 12 | Kalaheo | 22.0 | $110,607 | $1,067,489 |
| 13 | Halawa | 23.0 | $110,400 | $1,044,211 |
| 14 | Pupukea | 23.0 | $100,368 | $1,425,503 |
| 15 | Holualoa | 23.0 | $115,972 | $1,002,277 |
| 16 | Kula | 23.5 | $100,433 | $1,320,089 |
| 17 | Haleiwa | 23.5 | $97,780 | $1,664,042 |
| 18 | Pearl City | 24.5 | $118,112 | $944,248 |
| 19 | Aiea | 25.0 | $140,308 | $838,395 |
| 20 | Royal Kunia | 25.0 | $135,361 | $856,096 |
| 21 | Waikapu | 25.5 | $122,917 | $877,935 |
| 22 | Haiku-Pauwela | 26.0 | $101,396 | $1,085,804 |
| 23 | Kilauea | 26.5 | $91,984 | $1,720,904 |
| 24 | Kapolei | 27.0 | $128,324 | $848,166 |
| 25 | Ewa Gentry | 28.0 | $135,684 | $810,035 |
| 26 | Waimanalo Beach | 28.0 | $127,450 | $846,070 |
| 27 | Makawao | 28.5 | $96,444 | $1,103,697 |
| 28 | Wailea | 29.0 | $90,000 | $1,523,581 |
| 29 | Pukalani | 30.0 | $102,976 | $966,582 |
| 30 | Makakilo | 30.0 | $118,550 | $860,861 |
| 31 | Kahului | 30.5 | $98,077 | $1,035,497 |
| 32 | West Loch Estate | 30.5 | $122,422 | $848,849 |
| 33 | Ewa Beach | 31.5 | $124,323 | $836,183 |
| 34 | Puhi | 31.5 | $137,292 | $696,273 |
| 35 | Waihee-Waiehu | 32.0 | $126,735 | $771,320 |
| 36 | Wailuku | 32.5 | $102,942 | $924,155 |
| 37 | Hauula | 33.5 | $115,865 | $852,250 |
| 38 | Napili-Honokowai | 33.5 | $105,565 | $872,475 |
| 39 | Waipahu | 35.0 | $103,895 | $868,669 |
| 40 | Waikele | 38.0 | $120,525 | $699,549 |
| 41 | Kahaluu-Keauhou | 39.0 | $96,212 | $880,417 |
| 42 | Lahaina | 40.0 | $88,889 | $981,023 |
| 43 | Waialua | 40.0 | $88,269 | $1,016,404 |
| 44 | Whitmore Village | 40.5 | $104,900 | $823,833 |
| 45 | Kapaa | 40.5 | $89,477 | $948,643 |
| 46 | Wailua Homesteads | 41.0 | $89,717 | $936,504 |
| 47 | Waipio | 41.5 | $109,877 | $744,021 |
| 48 | Kihei | 41.5 | $87,772 | $1,013,506 |
| 49 | Lihue | 42.5 | $92,850 | $864,446 |
| 50 | Captain Cook | 44.5 | $108,675 | $685,600 |
| 51 | Maili | 44.5 | $111,542 | $635,917 |
| 52 | Ewa Villages | 48.0 | $88,813 | $861,258 |
| 53 | Hickam Housing | 49.75 | $121,667 | $0 |
| 54 | Waipio Acres | 50.0 | $94,861 | $748,389 |
| 55 | Waimea Cdp (Hawaii County) | 51.0 | $100,198 | $672,448 |
| 56 | Wahiawa | 51.5 | $87,143 | $858,313 |
| 57 | Lanai City | 52.0 | $92,167 | $711,796 |
| 58 | Anahola | 52.5 | $100,688 | $526,225 |
| 59 | Iroquois Point | 55.25 | $109,561 | $0 |
| 60 | Urban Honolulu | 58.5 | $86,504 | $768,465 |
| 61 | Kurtistown | 59.5 | $96,165 | $376,874 |
| 62 | Waikoloa Village | 60.0 | $81,703 | $796,733 |
| 63 | Waimalu | 60.0 | $89,232 | $593,430 |
| 64 | Kailua Cdp (Hawaii County) | 61.5 | $88,211 | $662,521 |
| 65 | Hanamaulu | 63.0 | $82,358 | $682,474 |
| 66 | Kekaha | 63.0 | $84,375 | $677,908 |
| 67 | Hawaiian Acres | 63.0 | $91,120 | $316,072 |
| 68 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 64.0 | $88,348 | $453,758 |
| 69 | Nanakuli | 66.0 | $86,597 | $485,028 |
| 70 | Kalaeloa | 66.25 | $90,313 | $0 |
| 71 | Waianae | 67.0 | $81,733 | $574,226 |
| 72 | Hilo | 67.0 | $81,779 | $548,367 |
| 73 | Kaunakakai | 71.0 | $76,131 | $416,332 |
| 74 | Orchidlands Estates | 72.5 | $73,936 | $383,079 |
| 75 | Makaha | 73.0 | $64,970 | $391,120 |
| 76 | Mountain View | 74.0 | $69,299 | $333,445 |
| 77 | Schofield Barracks | 75.75 | $80,388 | $0 |
| 78 | Hawaiian Ocean View | 76.5 | $45,043 | $315,874 |
| 79 | Ainaloa | 77.0 | $58,918 | $226,631 |
| 80 | Hawaiian Beaches | 77.5 | $29,295 | $270,706 |