The 16 Best Small Towns to Retire in Hawaii

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 55 towns of 500–10,000 people in Hawaii. #1 is Waimea, HI.

1. 16Pupukea, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 60% of Hawaii towns

   Pupukea is a community of 5,130 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for young professionals than 93% of Hawaii towns and better for cycling than 87% of Hawaii towns.

   5,130 people · Honolulu County · median home $1,436,000 · income $100,368 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

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2. 15Eleele, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 61% of Hawaii towns

   Eleele is a community of 2,515 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks easier by car than 98% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 88% of Hawaii towns.

   2,515 people · Kauai County · median home $777,200 · income $118,438 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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3. 14Heeia, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 62% of Hawaii towns

   Heeia is a community of 5,001 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more of a college town than 95% of Hawaii towns and more upscale than 95% of Hawaii towns.

   5,001 people · Honolulu County · median home $1,200,200 · income $176,250 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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4. 13Kahaluu, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 62% of Hawaii towns

   Kahaluu is a community of 5,241 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

   5,241 people · Honolulu County · median home $1,213,400 · income $142,045 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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5. 12Lawai, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 71% of Hawaii towns

   Lawai is a community of 2,578 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks better transit than 88% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 84% of Hawaii towns.

   2,578 people · Kauai County · median home $849,800 · income $104,286 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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6. 11Makawao, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 71% of Hawaii towns

   Makawao is a community of 7,297 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks more upscale than 75% of Hawaii towns and better for families than 74% of Hawaii towns.

   7,297 people · Maui County · median home $888,000 · income $96,444 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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7. 10Pukalani, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 74% of Hawaii towns

   Pukalani is a community of 8,299 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for young professionals than 91% of Hawaii towns and more upscale than 91% of Hawaii towns.

   8,299 people · Maui County · median home $973,700 · income $102,976 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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8. 9Waialua, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 80% of Hawaii towns

   Waialua is a community of 4,062 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 100% of Hawaii towns and more walkable than 94% of Hawaii towns.

   4,062 people · Honolulu County · median home $997,200 · income $88,269 · Jan low 63°F · 0 in snow

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9. 8Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

   Better for retirees than 81% of Hawaii towns

   Waikoloa Village is a community of 7,104 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Hawaii towns and better for cycling than 83% of Hawaii towns.

   7,104 people · Hawaii County · median home $802,600 · income $81,703 · Jan low 68°F · 0 in snow

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10. 7Kula, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 83% of Hawaii towns

    Kula is a community of 6,942 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 96% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 87% of Hawaii towns.

    6,942 people · Maui County · median home $1,127,700 · income $100,433 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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11. 6Holualoa, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 84% of Hawaii towns

    Holualoa is a community of 2,994 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks hipper than 74% of Hawaii towns.

    2,994 people · Hawaii County · median home $1,115,600 · income $115,972 · Jan low 69°F · 0 in snow

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12. 5Lanai City, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 86% of Hawaii towns

    Lanai City is a community of 3,332 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 94% of Hawaii towns.

    3,332 people · Maui County · median home $630,000 · income $92,167 · Jan low 60°F · 0 in snow

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13. 4Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 90% of Hawaii towns

    Kahaluu-Keauhou is a community of 4,778 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $886,900 (typical Hawaii town: $802,600).

    4,778 people · Hawaii County · median home $886,900 · income $96,212 · Jan low 69°F · 0 in snow

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14. 3Captain Cook, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 91% of Hawaii towns

    Captain Cook is a community of 3,253 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 84% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 81% of Hawaii towns.

    3,253 people · Hawaii County · median home $770,600 · income $108,675 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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15. 2Wailea, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 91% of Hawaii towns

    Wailea is a community of 6,027 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better transit than 91% of Hawaii towns and hipper than 84% of Hawaii towns.

    6,027 people · Maui County · median home $1,534,800 · income $90,000 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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16. 1Waimea, Hawaii

    Better for retirees than 94% of Hawaii towns

    Waimea is a community of 9,904 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 83% of Hawaii towns and more upscale than 81% of Hawaii towns.

    9,904 people · Hawaii County · median home $677,400 · income $100,198 · Jan low 68°F · 0 in snow

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