The 22 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Hawaii

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

1. 22Waialua, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 60% 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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2. 21Makaha, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 60% of Hawaii towns

   Makaha is a community of 9,916 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better transit than 89% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 80% of Hawaii towns.

   9,916 people · Honolulu County · median home $394,000 · income $64,970 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

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3. 20Puhi, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 63% of Hawaii towns

   Puhi is a community of 3,380 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

   3,380 people · Kauai County · median home $701,400 · income $137,292 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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4. 19Hauula, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 64% of Hawaii towns

   Hauula is a community of 4,018 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better transit than 100% of Hawaii towns and better for young professionals than 96% of Hawaii towns.

   4,018 people · Honolulu County · median home $897,900 · income $115,865 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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5. 18Waikele, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 66% of Hawaii towns

   Waikele is a community of 7,509 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more vibrant than 100% of Hawaii towns and better for young professionals than 94% of Hawaii towns.

   7,509 people · Honolulu County · median home $704,700 · income $120,525 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

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6. 17Kahuku, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 67% of Hawaii towns

   Kahuku is a community of 2,852 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for cycling than 91% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 87% of Hawaii towns.

   2,852 people · Honolulu County · median home $910,000 · income $75,066 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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7. 16Waipio Acres, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 68% of Hawaii towns

   Waipio Acres is a community of 5,531 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for cycling than 99% of Hawaii towns and more walkable than 91% of Hawaii towns.

   5,531 people · Honolulu County · median home $753,900 · income $94,861 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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8. 15Makawao, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 69% 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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9. 14Waimea, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 69% of Hawaii towns

   Waimea is a community of 9,904 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for retirees than 94% of Hawaii towns and better for families than 83% 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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10. 13Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 70% of Hawaii towns

    Hawaiian Beaches is a community of 3,976 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks hipper than 94% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 78% of Hawaii towns.

    3,976 people · Hawaii County · median home $272,700 · income $29,295 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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11. 12Ainaloa, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 71% of Hawaii towns

    Ainaloa is a community of 3,609 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $228,300 (typical Hawaii town: $802,600).

    3,609 people · Hawaii County · median home $228,300 · income $58,918 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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12. 11Hanamaulu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 73% of Hawaii towns

    Hanamaulu is a community of 4,994 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $687,500 (typical Hawaii town: $802,600).

    4,994 people · Kauai County · median home $687,500 · income $82,358 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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13. 10Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 75% of Hawaii towns

    Orchidlands Estates is a community of 3,165 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $385,900 (typical Hawaii town: $802,600).

    3,165 people · Hawaii County · median home $385,900 · income $73,936 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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14. 9Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 77% of Hawaii towns

    Hawaiian Ocean View is a community of 4,864 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks easier by car than 97% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 82% of Hawaii towns.

    4,864 people · Hawaii County · median home $318,200 · income $45,043 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

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15. 8Honokaa, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 79% of Hawaii towns

    Honokaa is a community of 2,699 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 94% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 94% of Hawaii towns.

    2,699 people · Hawaii County · median home $610,600 · income $87,019 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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16. 7Hawaiian Acres, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Hawaii towns

    Hawaiian Acres is a community of 3,426 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 74% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 74% of Hawaii towns.

    3,426 people · Hawaii County · median home $318,400 · income $91,120 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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17. 6Kurtistown, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 88% of Hawaii towns

    Kurtistown is a community of 2,515 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 87% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

    2,515 people · Hawaii County · median home $448,600 · income $96,165 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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18. 5Mountain View, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Hawaii towns

    Mountain View is a community of 4,215 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 85% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 74% of Hawaii towns.

    4,215 people · Hawaii County · median home $356,800 · income $69,299 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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19. 4Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Hawaii towns

    Waihee-Waiehu is a community of 9,234 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 94% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 86% of Hawaii towns.

    9,234 people · Maui County · median home $777,000 · income $126,735 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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20. 3Kaunakakai, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Hawaii towns

    Kaunakakai is a community of 3,419 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better transit than 75% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

    3,419 people · Maui County · median home $368,100 · income $76,131 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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21. 2Waikapu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Hawaii towns

    Waikapu is a community of 3,437 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 97% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 91% of Hawaii towns.

    3,437 people · Maui County · median home $884,400 · income $122,917 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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22. 1Lanai City, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Hawaii towns

    Lanai City is a community of 3,332 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 94% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 90% 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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