Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Lahaina
Lahaina, HI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,393
Population
11,786
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Bask in this slice of paradise’s history and natural beauty
Coastal
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Scenic
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Tropical
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Historic
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Peaceful
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Laidback
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Convenient
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Picturesque
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Situated on Maui’s northwestern coast, Lahaina is one of the most historic towns in Hawaii. Formerly the capital of Hawaii, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling trade in the mid-1800s. Lahaina’s historic district is a National Historic Landmark, exuding the feel of a traditional Hawaiian seaport with numerous well-preserved buildings.
Lahaina residents and visitors flock to the vibrant Front Street, which is teeming with restaurants, cafes, shops, art galleries, and museums. Front Street is also the site of Lahaina’s world-famous Halloween celebration known as the Mardi Gras of the Pacific. Plenty of beautiful parks, trails, and beaches offer abundant recreational activities, such as hiking, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, boating, scuba diving, and whale watching. Getting around from Lahaina is easy with access to the Honoapi’ilani Highway and the Kahului Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,999
Average: $99,953
Education
4,461
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,574
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lahaina has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lahaina, HI is $1,589 for a studio, $2,411 for one bedroom, $3,252 for two bedrooms, and $5,673 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lahaina has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,411/month
613 Sq Ft
House
$9,507/month
2,550 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,100/month
718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lahaina, HI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
607 Students
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
647 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,037 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lahaina Kaanapali Railroad
- West Maui Bike Park
- Hawaii Nature 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.