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Lahaina.
Lahaina is an unincorporated community in Maui County, HI. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lahaina
Lahaina is a community of 11,423 people in Hawaii. The median household income is $88,889, median rent runs about $1,988 per month, and median home values are around $881,700. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Lahaina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
33.5%
Broadband Internet
88.8%
of households
Population Growth
-10.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.5% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Lahaina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lahaina, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (72.3%), and 19.4% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
14.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.34
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for HI
Rent, home values, and income in Lahaina
Rent and home values here are close to the HI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
109.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,264
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $965,230 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for HI
Unemployment in Lahaina
Unemployment in Maui County, which includes Lahaina, is close to the HI average.
Unemployment rate
Lahaina: Maui County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Maui County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lahaina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.2 min avg
How Lahaina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lahaina, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Kahului International Airport (OGG)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 mi
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Major hub10.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 7% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Maui Police Department, which covers Lahaina, runs 7% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
307.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,595.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Maui Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Surf most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Maui County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Maui County, which includes Lahaina, the most common type is high surf, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Drought | $140,000 |
| 2024 | 23 | Drought | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Drought | $5554.6M |
| 2022 | 57 | High Surf | $1.2M |
| 2021 | 68 | High Surf | $14.3M |
| 2020 | 61 | High Surf | $266,000 |
| 2019 | 62 | High Surf | None reported |
| 2018 | 72 | High Surf | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
51 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Maui County, county-wide
Air Quality21 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Maui County, which includes Lahaina, is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
21
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
7
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Maui County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 65°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lahaina has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and warm winters (avg low 65°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/66°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
77°/65°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
23.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
3
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 64°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 77°F | 64°F | 2.12" |
| Mar | 78°F | 65°F | 3.69" |
| Apr | 79°F | 66°F | 1.74" |
| May | 81°F | 67°F | 1.22" |
| Jun | 83°F | 69°F | 0.64" |
| Jul | 84°F | 70°F | 0.79" |
| Aug | 85°F | 71°F | 0.90" |
| Sep | 85°F | 70°F | 1.18" |
| Oct | 83°F | 70°F | 1.88" |
| Nov | 80°F | 68°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 78°F | 66°F | 3.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lahaina
Uninsured
4.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lahaina's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Maui Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 12.2 mi away · Wailuku
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lahaina
Lahaina's student/teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lahaina (within 15 miles)
University of Hawaii Maui College
13 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,700 students · in-state tuition $3,284 · 31% graduate · median earnings $43,340 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Kalaupapa National Historical Park, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lahaina
Lahaina has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kalaupapa National Historical Park (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayHaleakalā National Park
National Park
35 mi awayPuʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awayPearl Harbor National Memorial
National Memorial
88 mi awayKaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
National Historical Park
92 mi awayHonouliuli National Historic Site
National Historic Site
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lahaina
Lahaina Public Library
680 Wharf St., Lahaina
Cities Near Lahaina
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lahaina?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lahaina FAQ
Is Lahaina, Hawaii affordable?⌄
Lahaina's median rent is $1,997/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $88,889/year. Median home value is $881,700.
Is Lahaina, Hawaii safe?⌄
Lahaina is policed by the Maui Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 308 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2596 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lahaina, Hawaii?⌄
Maui County, which includes Lahaina, has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lahaina, Hawaii?⌄
The cost of living in Lahaina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,997/month and median household income is $88,889/year. The median home value is $881,700. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lahaina, Hawaii?⌄
The average commute in Lahaina is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from