Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kahului

Affordability in Kahului, HI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Kahului is $1,488, set against a median household income of $98,077 per year. About 35% of households rent their homes, making access to income-based and HUD-assisted housing an important resource for many residents.

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Kahului is.

None of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in Kahului carry a high flood-risk designation, according to flood mapping data on file.

Getting Around Kahului

The assisted properties in Kahului have a Walk Score of 28 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 15, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips are likely to require a car.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 1 district serve Kahului, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Kahului

The median household income in Kahului is $98,077 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Hawaii's high cost of living means affordable and income-based housing can make a significant difference for renters here.

The median asking rent across all Kahului rentals is $1,488 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are tied to household income rather than market rates, which can offer meaningful savings compared to that figure.

• Median household income: $98,077/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,488/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 35% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable rental properties listed: 7 buildings with 441 total units

Environment

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Kahului have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to that data.