City profile
Kapaa, HI
Kauai County · Population 11,094
Kapaa is a town in Kauai County, HI with about 11,094 residents and a typical home value near $861,000. It is 8 miles from Lihue, HI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
72°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
240
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$861,300
Typical monthly housing
$4,872
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
172
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.27%
- State income tax (top)
- 11%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 4.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Wildfire, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
8 mi to Lihue Airport (LIH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 59% Democratic / 39% Republican
Community
Population
11,094
Black population
1.0%
County
Kauai County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving HI than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire, hurricanes
Highlights
- About 11,094 residents
- Typical home value about $861,000
- 8 miles from Lihue, HI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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