The Town FilesKahaluu, Hawaii
Community in Honolulu County · population 5,241 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,213,400
- Household income
- $142,045
- Jan low / Jul high
- 64° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 44.6
Kahaluu is a community of 5,241 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $1,213,400, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks more upscale than 89% of Hawaii towns, more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.
How Kahaluu ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Kahaluu is worth $1,213,400, above the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 8.5 times the median household income of $142,045, which is more affordable than 37% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $2,504 a month. 59.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kahaluu | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,213,400 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $2,504 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $142,045 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 8.5× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 59.6% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Kahaluu
| People | Kahaluu | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.3% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.8% | 93.2% |
Weather in Kahaluu
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 64.4°F. About 76.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kahaluu since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 11, 1982 about 7.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 9, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on March 9, 2012.
Severe weather in Honolulu County since 1996
Honolulu County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4909: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5609: Kunia Road Fire |
| February 15, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4639: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Honolulu County
Honolulu County had 453,193 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,851 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Kahaluu itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Kahaluu
- Ahuimanu, HI1.3 mi · 8,969 people · home $910,600
- Heeia, HI2.9 mi · 5,001 people · home $1,200,200
- Kaneohe, HI4.7 mi · 37,430 people · home $1,029,700
- Kaneohe Base, HI5.9 mi · 9,483 people · home $352,000
- Aiea, HI7.2 mi · 10,408 people · home $1,065,700
- Waimalu, HI7.4 mi · 13,817 people · home $597,800
- Halawa, HI7.4 mi · 15,016 people · home $1,051,900
- Kailua, HI8.0 mi · 40,514 people · home $1,353,700
Kahaluu questions
Is Kahaluu, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kahaluu scores better for retirees than 62% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 29%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Kahaluu?
The median owner-occupied home in Kahaluu is valued at $1,213,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $142,045, so homes cost about 8.5 times income. Median rent is $2,504 a month.
What is the weather like in Kahaluu?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 64.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 76.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kahaluu get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kahaluu since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 11, 1982. The typical Hawaii town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)