Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Kahului
Kahului, HI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,172
Population
24,843
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Island living in the heart of Central Maui
Coastal
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Tropical
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Vibrant
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Situated in Maui’s Central Valley, Kahului is a vibrant in-town hub for locals. Kahului offers an array of cultural, shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities in addition to a main harbor and airport. The community enjoys access to the University of Hawai’i Maui College, Maui Arts and Cultural Center, and Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum.
Big-box retailers and diverse restaurants abound at Kahului’s many shopping centers, including Maui Mall, Queen Ka’ahumanu, and Maui Marketplace. Keopuolani Regional Park, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach Park, Maui Tropical Plantation, and nearby Iao Valley State Park are all ideal spots to bask in Kahului’s picturesque environment.
The community provides plenty of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil, tropical locale. Residents delight in Kahului’s numerous conveniences as well as its overall laid-back atmosphere.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,509
Average: $103,328
Education
7,303
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,440
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kahului has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kahului, HI is $1,731 for a studio, $2,172 for one bedroom, and $2,425 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kahului has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,172/month
500 Sq Ft
House
$3,640/month
568 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,785/month
794 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kahului, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
518 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
848 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
723 Students
Maui Waena Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,044 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,999 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Hawaii Nature Center-Maui
- Maui Ocean Center
- Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center (Maui)
Airports
- Kahului
- Lanai
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.