Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
23%
Kihei
Kihei, HI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,974
Population
25,898
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Bask in the warmth of Maui’s sunniest place
Upscale
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Luxurious
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Coastal
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Scenic
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Tropical
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Welcoming
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Vibrant
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Laidback
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Situated on Maui’s western shore, Kihei is one of the sunniest places on the island. Kihei’s hot and dry climate initially earned it the name Kama’ole, meaning “barren” in Hawaiian. However, Kihei has grown exponentially, earning a designation as a tourist hotspot with no shortage of things to do and see.
Kihei boasts six miles of gorgeous beaches, offering abundant opportunities to go swimming, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, boating, and more. Additional recreational activities abound at the vast Kalama Beach Park and its many athletic facilities. Kihei is also home to the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, where visitors can learn more about marine life and spot magnificent humpback whales. Small shopping malls, a popular farmers market, and a bevy of restaurants are all located in Kihei as well, providing plenty of modern conveniences to Kihei residents and visitors. Getting around Kihei is simple with access to buses and the Kahului Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,823
Average: $107,903
Education
9,975
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,882
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kihei has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kihei, HI is $1,974 for one bedroom, and $2,067 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kihei has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,974/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$4,901/month
1,115 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,238/month
948 Sq Ft
Townhome
$6,310/month
1,544 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kihei, HI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
396 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
720 Students
Public
Grades K-12
693 Students
Public
Grades K-12
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
473 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
27 Students
Public
Grades K-12
693 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
27 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center (Maui)
- Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge
- Maui Ocean Center
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.