Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) F
Bluemoon Café
Coffee Shop
Java Cafe
Coffee Shop
Maui Pie
Coffee Shop
Akamai Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lava Java
Coffee Shop
Joy's Place
Coffee Shop
Cafe @ la plage
Coffee Shop
S & Q's Shave Ice & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Da Kitchen Express
Coffee Shop
Cinnamon Roll Place
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
NOAA - Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Museum
Regency Kihei Cinemas
Cinema
Maui Wave Riders
Attraction
Food and Drink (23) F
Maui Brewing Company
Bar
Tamura’s
Alcohol
Huli Huli Chicken & Ribs
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
Sweets
Outrigger pizza
Fast Food
Little Bar at Stewz
Bar
Stewz Maui Burgers
Fast Food
d'Lite
Fast Food
Kahale's Beach Club
Bar
Dog & Duck
Bar
What Ales You
Bar
South Shore Tiki Lounge
Bar
Local Boys Snack Shop
Sweets
Maui Fish'n'Chips
Fast Food
Maui Gelato
Sweets
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Maui Tacos
Fast Food
Aloha Discount Liquor & Wine Attic
Alcohol
Cones on Kihei
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Moose McGillycuddy's
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Kihei Community Center
Community Centre
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Kihei Yoga Center
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Times Supermarket
Grocery Store
Sugar Beach Bake Shop
Bakery
Foodland
Grocery Store
Cinnamon Roll Place
Bakery
Parks (11) F
Hale Piilani Park
Park
Kalepolepo Beach Park
Park
Kihei Beach Reserve / Waipuilani Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
South Maui Community Park
Park
Kenolio Recreation Complex
Park
Kalama Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kamaole Beach Park
Park
Moana Estates Park
Park
Kamaole Park II
Park
Keonikai Park
Park
Kamaole Park III
Park
Shops (40) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Maui Clothing Outlet
Clothing
Texaco
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
ABC Stores
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Local Motion
Clothing
The Bikini Market
Clothing
Unknown Name
Mall
Mahina
Clothing
Mimi's Aloha Souvenirs
Gift Shop
Kihei Kalama Village
Mall
808 Clothing Company
Clothing
Chez Fifi
Fashion
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Kihei Market Place
Mall
South Maui Cycles
Bicycle
ABC
Convenience Store
Bali Imports
Gift Shop
Dan Sanchez Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Honolua Surf Co.
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Kihei.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations F
Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Kaonulu St (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Kulanihakoi St (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Kulanihakoi St (southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Kaonulu St (southbound)
Bus Stop
Lipoa St/Haggai Institute
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Waipuilani Rd (southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Waipuilani Rd (northbound)
Bus Stop
Lipao St/Liloa Dr.
Bus Stop
Pi'ikea Ave/S. Kihei Rd (northbound)
Bus Stop
Pi'ikea Ave/S. Kihei Rd southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Ohukai Rd (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Ohukai Rd (southbound)
Bus Stop
Lipao St/S. Kihei Rd
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/St. Theresa's Church
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Uwapo Rd (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Uwapo Rd (southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Welakahao Rd (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Welakahao Rd (southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Keala Pl (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Keala Pl (southbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Walaka St. (northbound)
Bus Stop
S. Kihei Rd/Walaka St. (southbound)
Bus Stop
Kamaole Beach I (northbound)
Bus Stop
Kamaole Beach I (southbound)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Kihei is 163/100 - which is 7% lower than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime C

Kihei crime rates are 2,939 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
2,659 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
280 crimes per 100k B
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employment A

The median income in Kihei is $68,267 - which is 5% lower than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$68,267 A-
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Safeway
Pharmacy
Kihei-Wailea Medical Center
Doctor
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Kihei Fire Station
Fire Station
Maui Medical Group
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

Kihei home prices are $469,300 - which is 13% lower than Hawaii
Home Price
$469,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
3% C+
Home Affordability
6.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Kihei graduation rate is 89% - which is equal to Hawaii
School Test Scores
56% D+
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (5) F
Kihei Charter School
Kihei Elementary School
Lokelani Intermediate School
Kamalii Elementary School
Montessori Hale O Keiki
High Schools (1) F
Kihei Charter School
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ratings C-

Kihei has an overall rating of 61% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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Trapped in paradise 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 16, 2018) As a 60+ male with a violent life, I was made to feel very much in "high alert " mode the entire two weeks of stay in n. Kihei, hi. STRESS can kill over year's. Being tribal member of an Oregon tribe, I have been attacked by white folk monthly if not more. The stink eye is daily. ...Read More THAT'S harsh. In this town I had zero respect from all colors and sex. The ' go lady's lesbian group was so 'in your face 'literally' had to hold my wife right with stern to aggressive behavior. No fun at all. Gangs of ethnic groups were very open and for the first time in my very extreme violent life, was shown a bare a** of a punk Filipino boy while trying to enjoy the evening sunset with wife and two grandsons. I did not leave as I believe was there intent to make me want to. I waited for a more avert show of physical violence to allow for a reaction in kind. I do not talk. Time is of the essence in violent incidents. Their "leader(s) came and talked to the punk while slowly edging away. My history shows on my body with a life to death and back 8day hospital stay from a stab wound to my stomach from a 9" Bowie' knife. I scheduled knives over punk disrespect any day. On top of aggressive lesbians to pond suck punks, the blatant approaches at the condo poolside for sexual encounters with other married(?) Couples really put my STRESS at an all time high. All my history which it lousy, (as in many -many) with violence yet Kihei were the worst. Kihei is a very closed in town making it difficult to find sanctuary that will be respected. Be aware people. At over 3000% higher crime than national average Kihei sucks. Even the boy' cops have no respect. Read Less
Kihei, Hawaii: Vacation at home! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I could not imagine living in any other place than Kihei, Hawaii! Kilhei's has some of the most beautiful beaches and scenery in the world making it a wonderful place for a middle aged to older generation. Especially during it's warmest days, the beaches are the best place to rel ...Read More ax.

Some of the best areas in Kihei are its beaches, whether the goal is to relax or to be adventurous. One of the best things to do for nature lovers is to go Whale watching at Maalaea Bay. Known as one of the top places in Kilhei is Molokini, an amazing dive spot for its clear waters. Overall, if you just moved here and want to go to any beach you may want to partake in snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, etc.

The more people live here, the more appreciate The Fourth Friday is. The community uses the fourth Friday together to listen to music, dances, and indulge in the wonderfully unique food trucks. Read Less
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F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Kihei? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Hale Piilani Park
Kalepolepo Beach Park
Kihei Beach Reserve / Waipuilani Park
Unknown Name
South Maui Community Park
Kenolio Recreation Complex
Kalama Park
Unknown Name

Entertainment

NOAA - Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Regency Kihei Cinemas
Maui Wave Riders

Food & Drink

Maui Brewing Company
Tamura’s
Huli Huli Chicken & Ribs
Jack in the Box
Taco Bell
Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice
Outrigger pizza
Little Bar at Stewz

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Kihei? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Kihei.
Drive to Work
72%

5% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit
2%

3% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
3%

equal to the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Kihei? The cost of living in Kihei is 163/100 - which is 7% lower than Hawaii.
Kihei
163

63% more expensive than average

Hawaii
176

76% more expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Kihei? Kihei crime rates are 2,939, which are 10% higher than Hawaii
Total Crime
2,939 per 100k people

25% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 35

25% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-15%

Year over year crime is down

A Employment

What is the median income in Kihei? The median income in Kihei is $68,267 which is 5% lower than Hawaii.
Median household income
$68,26723% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$31,8267% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
5%

9% higher than the US average

B+ Health & Safety

Is Kihei a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Longs Drugs
Safeway

Doctors

Maui Medical Group
Kihei-Wailea Medical Center

D+ Housing

What are Kihei home prices? Kihei home prices are $469,300 - which is 13% lower than Hawaii
Median home value
$469,300154% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,44152% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
48%

24% lower than the US average

C+ Schools

Does Kihei have good schools? The Kihei graduation rate is 89% - which is equal to Hawaii
High school grad. rates
89%

7% higher than the US average

School test scores
56%

17% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio
31:1

95% higher than the US average

C- User Ratings

Is Kihei a good place to live? Kihei has an overall rating of 61% from 4 reviews.
Overall user rating
61%

4 total ratings

User reviews rating
55%

2 total reviews

User surveys rating
76%

2 total surveys

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