The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Hawaii

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

1. 25Lawai, Hawaii

   Better for families than 60% 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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2. 24Kahaluu, Hawaii

   Better for families than 60% of Hawaii towns

   Kahaluu is a community of 5,241 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more upscale than 89% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

   5,241 people · Honolulu County · median home $1,213,400 · income $142,045 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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3. 23West Loch Estate, Hawaii

   Better for families than 61% of Hawaii towns

   West Loch Estate is a community of 5,523 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks more walkable than 99% of Hawaii towns and more of a college town 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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4. 22East Kapolei, Hawaii

   Better for families than 63% of Hawaii towns

   East Kapolei is a community of 5,299 people in Honolulu County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for young professionals than 87% of Hawaii towns and more upscale than 86% of Hawaii towns.

   5,299 people · Honolulu County · median home $697,300 · income $118,904 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

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5. 21Haleiwa, Hawaii

   Better for families than 64% 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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6. 20Ahuimanu, Hawaii

   Better for families than 64% 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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7. 19Captain Cook, Hawaii

   Better for families than 66% of Hawaii towns

   Captain Cook is a community of 3,253 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for retirees than 91% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 84% of Hawaii towns.

   3,253 people · Hawaii County · median home $770,600 · income $108,675 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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8. 18Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii

   Better for families than 67% 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 more walkable than 86% 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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9. 17Waipio Acres, Hawaii

   Better for families than 67% 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 more walkable than 91% 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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10. 16Mountain View, Hawaii

    Better for families than 70% of Hawaii towns

    Mountain View is a community of 4,215 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Hawaii towns and better for a vacation home than 85% of Hawaii towns.

    4,215 people · Hawaii County · median home $356,800 · income $69,299 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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11. 15Kilauea, Hawaii

    Better for families than 73% of Hawaii towns

    Kilauea is a community of 3,014 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 89% of Hawaii towns.

    3,014 people · Kauai County · median home $1,087,400 · income $91,984 · Jan low 63°F · 0 in snow

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12. 14Hawaiian Acres, Hawaii

    Better for families than 74% of Hawaii towns

    Hawaiian Acres is a community of 3,426 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 84% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 74% of Hawaii towns.

    3,426 people · Hawaii County · median home $318,400 · income $91,120 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

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13. 13Makawao, Hawaii

    Better for families than 74% of Hawaii towns

    Makawao is a community of 7,297 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks more upscale than 75% of Hawaii towns and better for retirees than 71% of Hawaii towns.

    7,297 people · Maui County · median home $888,000 · income $96,444 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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14. 12Waialua, Hawaii

    Better for families than 76% 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 more walkable than 94% 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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15. 11Eleele, Hawaii

    Better for families than 81% 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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16. 10Haiku-Pauwela, Hawaii

    Better for families than 81% 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 hipper than 71% 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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17. 9Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

    Better for families than 82% of Hawaii towns

    Waikoloa Village is a community of 7,104 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Hawaii towns and better for cycling than 83% of Hawaii towns.

    7,104 people · Hawaii County · median home $802,600 · income $81,703 · Jan low 68°F · 0 in snow

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18. 8Waimea, Hawaii

    Better for families than 83% of Hawaii towns

    Waimea is a community of 9,904 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for retirees than 94% of Hawaii towns and more upscale than 81% of Hawaii towns.

    9,904 people · Hawaii County · median home $677,400 · income $100,198 · Jan low 68°F · 0 in snow

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19. 7Heeia, Hawaii

    Better for families than 84% 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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20. 6Kurtistown, Hawaii

    Better for families than 87% of Hawaii towns

    Kurtistown is a community of 2,515 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of Hawaii towns and more seaside character than 70% of Hawaii towns.

    2,515 people · Hawaii County · median home $448,600 · income $96,165 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

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21. 5Kalaheo, Hawaii

    Better for families than 91% of Hawaii towns

    Kalaheo is a community of 4,996 people in Kauai County, Hawaii. It also ranks 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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22. 4Honokaa, Hawaii

    Better for families than 94% of Hawaii towns

    Honokaa is a community of 2,699 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. It also ranks more seaside character than 94% of Hawaii towns and hipper than 86% of Hawaii towns.

    2,699 people · Hawaii County · median home $610,600 · income $87,019 · Jan low 57°F · 0 in snow

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23. 3Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii

    Better for families than 94% of Hawaii towns

    Waihee-Waiehu is a community of 9,234 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 86% 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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24. 2Kula, Hawaii

    Better for families than 96% of Hawaii towns

    Kula is a community of 6,942 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks quieter than 87% of Hawaii towns and better for retirees than 83% of Hawaii towns.

    6,942 people · Maui County · median home $1,127,700 · income $100,433 · Jan low 53°F · 0 in snow

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25. 1Waikapu, Hawaii

    Better for families than 97% of Hawaii towns

    Waikapu is a community of 3,437 people in Maui County, Hawaii. It also ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Hawaii towns and easier by car than 91% of Hawaii towns.

    3,437 people · Maui County · median home $884,400 · income $122,917 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

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