The Town Files

The 23 Most Walkable Small Towns in Hawaii

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

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The 23 Most Walkable Small Towns in Hawaii1. West Loch Estate99th pct2. Ewa Villages98th pct3. Hickam Housing96th pct4. Waialua94th pct5. Waipio Acres91st pct6. Waimanalo Beach86th pct7. Pukalani80th pct8. Haleiwa80th pct9. Waihee-Waiehu79th pct10. Waikele78th pct11. Kaneohe Base76th pct12. Heeia74th pct13. Lihue72nd pct14. Makaha71st pct15. Haiku-Pauwela69th pct16. Whitmore Village68th pct17. Wailea66th pct18. Ahuimanu65th pct19. Iroquois Point64th pct20. Eleele63rd pct21. Waimanalo62nd pct22. Kalaheo61st pct23. Lawai61st pct
  1. 23Lawai, Hawaii

    More walkable than 61% 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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    Lawai lifestyle rankingsWalkability61th pctCycling0th pctTransit88th pctVibrancy55th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  2. 22Kalaheo, Hawaii

    More walkable than 61% of Hawaii towns

    Kalaheo is a community of 4,996 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for families than 91% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 91% of Hawaii towns.

    4,996 people · Kauai County · median home $956,900 · income $110,607 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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    Kalaheo lifestyle rankingsWalkability61th pctCycling0th pctTransit36th pctVibrancy56th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  3. 21Waimanalo, Hawaii

    More walkable than 62% of Hawaii towns

    Waimanalo is a community of 6,057 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for cycling than 82% of Hawaii towns and better transit than 79% of Hawaii towns.

    6,057 people · Honolulu County · median home $799,200 · income $116,581 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

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    Waimanalo lifestyle rankingsWalkability62th pctCycling82th pctTransit79th pctVibrancy56th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  4. 20Eleele, Hawaii

    More walkable than 63% 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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    Eleele lifestyle rankingsWalkability63th pctCycling0th pctTransit19th pctVibrancy64th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  5. 19Iroquois Point, Hawaii

    More walkable than 64% of Hawaii towns

    Iroquois Point is a community of 4,549 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 85% of Hawaii towns.

    4,549 people · Honolulu County · median home — · income $109,561 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

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    Iroquois Point lifestyle rankingsWalkability64th pctCycling61th pctTransit34th pctVibrancy49th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  6. 18Ahuimanu, Hawaii

    More walkable than 65% of Hawaii towns

    Ahuimanu is a community of 8,969 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more upscale than 97% of Hawaii towns and more of a college town than 79% of Hawaii towns.

    8,969 people · Honolulu County · median home $910,600 · income $135,438 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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    Ahuimanu lifestyle rankingsWalkability65th pctCycling66th pctTransit72th pctVibrancy54th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  7. 17Wailea, Hawaii

    More walkable than 66% of Hawaii towns

    Wailea is a community of 6,027 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for retirees than 91% of Hawaii towns and better transit than 91% 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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    Wailea lifestyle rankingsWalkability66th pctCycling66th pctTransit91th pctVibrancy80th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  8. 16Whitmore Village, Hawaii

    More walkable than 68% of Hawaii towns

    Whitmore Village is a community of 4,887 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for cycling than 94% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 82% of Hawaii towns.

    4,887 people · Honolulu County · median home $829,900 · income $104,900 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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    Whitmore Village lifestyle rankingsWalkability68th pctCycling94th pctTransit73th pctVibrancy61th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  9. 15Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii

    More walkable than 69% of Hawaii towns

    Haiku-Pauwela is a community of 8,595 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks easier by car than 92% of Hawaii towns and better for families than 81% of Hawaii towns.

    8,595 people · Maui County · median home $1,093,800 · income $101,396 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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    Haiku-Pauwela lifestyle rankingsWalkability69th pctCycling0th pctTransit0th pctVibrancy38th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  10. 14Makaha, Hawaii

    More walkable than 71% 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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    Makaha lifestyle rankingsWalkability71th pctCycling60th pctTransit89th pctVibrancy54th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  11. 13Lihue, Hawaii

    More walkable than 72% of Hawaii towns

    Lihue is a community of 8,004 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 94% of Hawaii towns and better for cycling than 89% of Hawaii towns.

    8,004 people · Kauai County · median home $878,500 · income $92,850 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

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    Lihue lifestyle rankingsWalkability72th pctCycling89th pctTransit82th pctVibrancy84th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  12. 12Heeia, Hawaii

    More walkable than 74% 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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    Heeia lifestyle rankingsWalkability74th pctCycling62th pctTransit81th pctVibrancy66th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  13. 11Kaneohe Base, Hawaii

    More walkable than 76% of Hawaii towns

    Kaneohe Base is a community of 9,483 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more of a college town than 99% of Hawaii towns and better for young professionals than 97% of Hawaii towns.

    9,483 people · Honolulu County · median home $352,000 · income $69,418 · Jan low 68°F · 0 in snow

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    Kaneohe Base lifestyle rankingsWalkability76th pctCycling96th pctTransit44th pctVibrancy69th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  14. 10Waikele, Hawaii

    More walkable than 78% 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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    Waikele lifestyle rankingsWalkability78th pctCycling0th pctTransit85th pctVibrancy100th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  15. 9Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii

    More walkable than 79% 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 better for first-time buyers than 94% 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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    Waihee-Waiehu lifestyle rankingsWalkability79th pctCycling56th pctTransit39th pctVibrancy69th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  16. 8Haleiwa, Hawaii

    More walkable than 80% of Hawaii towns

    Haleiwa is a community of 4,941 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 99% of Hawaii towns and more vibrant than 86% of Hawaii towns.

    4,941 people · Honolulu County · median home $1,091,700 · income $97,780 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

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    Haleiwa lifestyle rankingsWalkability80th pctCycling69th pctTransit74th pctVibrancy86th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  17. 7Pukalani, Hawaii

    More walkable than 80% 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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    Pukalani lifestyle rankingsWalkability80th pctCycling0th pctTransit16th pctVibrancy85th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  18. 6Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

    More walkable than 86% of Hawaii towns

    Waimanalo Beach is a community of 4,823 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 99% of Hawaii towns and better transit than 74% of Hawaii towns.

    4,823 people · Honolulu County · median home $852,300 · income $127,450 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

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    Waimanalo Beach lifestyle rankingsWalkability86th pctCycling0th pctTransit74th pctVibrancy72th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  19. 5Waipio Acres, Hawaii

    More walkable than 91% 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 better transit than 86% 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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    Waipio Acres lifestyle rankingsWalkability91th pctCycling99th pctTransit86th pctVibrancy51th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  20. 4Waialua, Hawaii

    More walkable than 94% 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 hipper than 89% 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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    Waialua lifestyle rankingsWalkability94th pctCycling67th pctTransit46th pctVibrancy73th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  21. 3Hickam Housing, Hawaii

    More walkable than 96% of Hawaii towns

    Hickam Housing is a community of 7,581 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more of a college town than 100% of Hawaii towns and better for young professionals than 96% of Hawaii towns.

    7,581 people · Honolulu County · median home — · income $121,667 · Jan low 67°F · 0 in snow

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    Hickam Housing lifestyle rankingsWalkability96th pctCycling96th pctTransit88th pctVibrancy76th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  22. 2Ewa Villages, Hawaii

    More walkable than 98% of Hawaii towns

    Ewa Villages is a community of 7,825 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more vibrant than 99% of Hawaii towns and better transit than 86% of Hawaii towns.

    7,825 people · Honolulu County · median home $867,600 · income $88,813 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

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    Ewa Villages lifestyle rankingsWalkability98th pctCycling0th pctTransit86th pctVibrancy99th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.
  23. 1West Loch Estate, Hawaii

    More walkable than 99% of Hawaii towns

    West Loch Estate is a community of 5,523 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more of a college town than 96% of Hawaii towns and better transit than 96% of Hawaii towns.

    5,523 people · Honolulu County · median home $855,100 · income $122,422 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

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    West Loch Estate lifestyle rankingsWalkability99th pctCycling0th pctTransit96th pctVibrancy87th pct
    The Town Files lifestyle rankings, percentile vs Hawaii towns.

Price vs ranking

Median home value vs ranking, Hawaii towns0255075100$228K$530K$832K$1134K$1436KMedian home valuePercentile
Orange squares are the 23 towns on this list; green dots are other towns on The Town Files in Hawaii.

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Methodology. We ranked 55 towns of 500–10,000 people in Hawaii (2020 Census population). Lifestyle measures are The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025), shown as percentiles. Only towns better than 60% of their peers on this measure qualify, so lists can be shorter than 25. Sources: