City profile
Wailuku, HI
Maui County · Population 16,926
Wailuku is a town in Maui County, HI with about 16,926 residents and a typical home value near $856,000. It is 2 miles from Kahului, 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
280
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$855,700
Typical monthly housing
$4,841
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 93/100
Top hazards: Volcanic activity, Earthquake, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
5 mi to Kahului International Airport (OGG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 62% Democratic / 36% Republican
Community
Population
16,926
Black population
1.0%
County
Maui 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 16,926 residents
- Typical home value about $856,000
- 2 miles from Kahului, 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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