The Town FilesKihei, Hawaii
Community in Maui County · population 21,423 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $919,900
- Household income
- $87,772
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 74°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.1
Kihei is a community of 21,423 people in Maui County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $919,900, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Hawaii towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Hawaii towns, better for a vacation home than 79% of Hawaii towns.
How Kihei 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 Kihei is worth $919,900, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 10.5 times the median household income of $87,772, which is more affordable than 15% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $2,045 a month. 59.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kihei | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $919,900 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $2,045 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $87,772 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 10.5× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.3% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.7% | — |
Who lives in Kihei
| People | Kihei | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.1 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 93.2% |
Weather in Kihei
July highs average 74.3°F and January lows 51.4°F. About 31.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kihei since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on February 11, 2011 about 0.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 11, 2011.
Severe weather in Maui County since 1996
Maui County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4952: Hurricane Lowell |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4909: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5613: Holomua Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maui County
Maui County had 73,656 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,830 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Kihei itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Kihei
5 public schools with 2,425 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei Elementary School | PK-5 | 733 | 12.6 |
| Kihei Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 676 | 15.0 |
| Lokelani Intermediate School | 6-8 | 489 | 18.8 |
| Kamalii Elementary School | PK-5 | 383 | 13.2 |
| Kulanihakoi High School | 9-10 | 144 | 7.2 |
Towns near Kihei
- Wailea, HI5.8 mi · 6,027 people · home $1,534,800
- Kula, HI6.5 mi · 6,942 people · home $1,127,700
- Kahului, HI7.3 mi · 28,219 people · home $862,600
- Pukalani, HI7.6 mi · 8,299 people · home $973,700
- Waikapu, HI7.9 mi · 3,437 people · home $884,400
- Wailuku, HI9.4 mi · 17,697 people · home $855,700
- Makawao, HI9.4 mi · 7,297 people · home $888,000
- Waihee-Waiehu, HI11.9 mi · 9,234 people · home $777,000
Kihei questions
Is Kihei, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kihei scores better for retirees than 24% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 29%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.1).
How much does a house cost in Kihei?
The median owner-occupied home in Kihei is valued at $919,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,772, so homes cost about 10.5 times income. Median rent is $2,045 a month.
What is the weather like in Kihei?
July highs average 74.3°F and January lows 51.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kihei get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kihei since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on February 11, 2011. 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)