The 22 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Hawaii

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 55 towns of 2,500–10,000 people in Hawaii. #1 is Lanai City, HI.

1. 22Waialua, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 60% of Hawaii towns

   4,062 people · Honolulu County · median home $997,200 · income $88,269 · Jan low 63°F · 0 in snow

2. 21Makaha, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 60% of Hawaii towns

   9,916 people · Honolulu County · median home $394,000 · income $64,970 · Jan low 65°F · 0 in snow

3. 20Puhi, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 63% of Hawaii towns

   3,380 people · Kauai County · median home $701,400 · income $137,292 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

4. 19Hauula, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 64% of Hawaii towns

   4,018 people · Honolulu County · median home $897,900 · income $115,865 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

5. 18Waikele, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 66% of Hawaii towns

   7,509 people · Honolulu County · median home $704,700 · income $120,525 · Jan low 62°F · 0 in snow

6. 17Kahuku, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 67% of Hawaii towns

   2,852 people · Honolulu County · median home $910,000 · income $75,066 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

7. 16Waipio Acres, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 68% of Hawaii towns

   5,531 people · Honolulu County · median home $753,900 · income $94,861 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

8. 15Makawao, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 69% of Hawaii towns

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

9. 14Waimea, Hawaii

   Better for first-time buyers than 69% of Hawaii towns

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

10. 13Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 70% of Hawaii towns

    3,976 people · Hawaii County · median home $272,700 · income $29,295 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

11. 12Ainaloa, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 71% of Hawaii towns

    3,609 people · Hawaii County · median home $228,300 · income $58,918 · Jan low 56°F · 0 in snow

12. 11Hanamaulu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 73% of Hawaii towns

    4,994 people · Kauai County · median home $687,500 · income $82,358 · Jan low 66°F · 0 in snow

13. 10Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 75% of Hawaii towns

    3,165 people · Hawaii County · median home $385,900 · income $73,936 · Jan low 61°F · 0 in snow

14. 9Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 77% of Hawaii towns

    4,864 people · Hawaii County · median home $318,200 · income $45,043 · Jan low 54°F · 0 in snow

15. 8Honokaa, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 79% of Hawaii towns

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

16. 7Hawaiian Acres, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Hawaii towns

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

17. 6Kurtistown, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 88% of Hawaii towns

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

18. 5Mountain View, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Hawaii towns

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

19. 4Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 94% of Hawaii towns

    9,234 people · Maui County · median home $777,000 · income $126,735 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

20. 3Kaunakakai, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Hawaii towns

    3,419 people · Maui County · median home $368,100 · income $76,131 · Jan low 64°F · 0 in snow

21. 2Waikapu, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 99% of Hawaii towns

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

22. 1Lanai City, Hawaii

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Hawaii towns

    3,332 people · Maui County · median home $630,000 · income $92,167 · Jan low 60°F · 0 in snow

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