Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kapaa

Affordability in Kapaa, HI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Kapaa is $2,020 per month, set against a median household income of $89,477 per year. About 31% of Kapaa residents rent their homes, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing options play an important role for a significant share of the community.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI for Kapaa is not available in our current data set. For local public safety information, the Kauai Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving this area.

Of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Kapaa included in our data, both have been inspected and scored, with all 2 falling in the "good" range according to HUD inspection records.

• Flood risk: Both mapped properties show no high-risk flood designations based on available data.

Getting Around Kapaa

The assisted properties in Kapaa have a Walk Score of 2 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 7, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents should expect to rely on a personal vehicle for most daily trips.

Schools

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

Cost of Living in Kapaa

The median household income in Kapaa is $89,477 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $2,020 per month, reflecting the broader affordability pressures common across Hawaii.

With only 23 income-restricted units across 2 assisted properties in the city, demand for affordable housing options in Kapaa is likely to be high relative to supply.

• Median household income: $89,477/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $2,020/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 31% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units in Kapaa: 23 across 2 properties

Environment

Both affordable housing properties in Kapaa have been mapped for flood zones, though neither carries a high-risk flood designation according to flood mapping data.