The Town FilesKaiminani, Hawaii
Community in Hawaii County · population 12,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $772,800
- Household income
- $110,560
- Jan low / Jul high
- 69° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.0
Kaiminani is a community of 12,590 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $772,800, close to the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks easier by car than 84% of Hawaii towns, better for a vacation home than 81% of Hawaii towns, better for young professionals than 79% of Hawaii towns.
How Kaiminani ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kaiminani is worth $772,800, close to the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $110,560, which is more affordable than 66% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $1,202 a month. 73.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kaiminani | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $772,800 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $1,202 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $110,560 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.6% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in Kaiminani
| People | Kaiminani | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 93.2% |
Weather in Kaiminani
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 68.6°F. About 9.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Kaiminani since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. The strongest, unrated, struck on January 28, 1971 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 28, 1971.
Severe weather in Hawaii County since 1996
Hawaii County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| September 1, 2026 | Earthquake | DR-4936: Earthquake |
| August 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3652: Hurricane Lala |
| July 26, 2026 | Fire | FM-5650: Kawaihae Road Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hawaii County
Hawaii County had 74,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,868 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Kaiminani itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Kaiminani
1 public school with 275 students, about 12.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hawaii Explorations Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 275 | 12.5 |
Towns near Kaiminani
- Kailua, HI7.7 mi · 19,713 people · home $667,400
- Holualoa, HI8.1 mi · 2,994 people · home $1,115,600
- Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI13.0 mi · 4,778 people · home $886,900
- Waikoloa Village, HI18.2 mi · 7,104 people · home $802,600
- Captain Cook, HI19.1 mi · 3,253 people · home $770,600
Kaiminani questions
Is Kaiminani, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kaiminani scores better for retirees than 64% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 64%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Kaiminani?
The median owner-occupied home in Kaiminani is valued at $772,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,560, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $1,202 a month.
What is the weather like in Kaiminani?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 68.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kaiminani get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Kaiminani since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events). The typical Hawaii town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)