Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lihue

Affordability in Lihue, HI

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Lihue is $1,956 per month and the median household income is $92,850 annually, with renters making up 36% of households. Assisted housing in Lihue can offer significant savings for income-qualified renters in an otherwise high-cost market.

Getting Around Lihue

The assisted properties in Lihue score 75 (Very Walkable) on the Walk Score scale, meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The area has a Bike Score of 23, indicating limited biking infrastructure. Scores are provided by Walk Score and reflect the immediate area around these properties.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 schools across 1 district serve Lihue, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Lihue

The median household income in Lihue is $92,850 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,956 per month, reflecting the broader high cost of housing on Kauai.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that burden. Lihue has 2 HUD-assisted properties with 64 total units, offering rent limits tied to your income rather than market rates.

Environment and Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Lihue have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls within a high-risk flood zone. Renters should still review their specific address with FEMA's flood map tool, as conditions can vary at the property level.