Maui County, Hawaii
Among the top 4% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
- top 1% for property tax rate
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- bottom 1% for cost of living
Maui County is a county in Hawaii with about 165,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include property tax rate, annual snowfall, and sales tax. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitemauicounty.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Moderate rain
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84%73%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in1.9 in
humid 100%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$95k95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$76kbetter than 1% of US counties
Home Value$800k99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 2% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 2% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.18%better than 99% of US counties
Income Tax11.00%better than 2% of US counties
Sales Tax4.50%better than 96% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.97%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment5.4%better than 36% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)73°F100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.9 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days290 daysbetter than 94% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk93.1better than 7% of US counties
Air Quality20 AQIbetter than 95% of US counties
Violent Crime1020/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Crime2094/100kbetter than 12% of US counties
Community
Population164,76587th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.74100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+364th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)29.3%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)27.8%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)30.3%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 63% of US counties
Walkability6.9/20better than 73% of US counties
Airport Distance88 mibetter than 56% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.5%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.91better than 54% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Maui County an affordable place to live?
- Maui County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $76k, better than 1% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Maui County?
- The median home value in Maui County is $800k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Maui County?
- Median household income in Maui County is $95k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Maui County?
- Median gross rent in Maui County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Maui County safe?
- Maui County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1020/100k (better than 34%). Property crime is 2094/100k.
- What is the weather like in Maui County?
- Maui County averages 80°F in July and 73°F in January, with 35.9 in of annual precipitation and about 290 sunny days a year.
- How long is the commute in Maui County?
- The average one-way commute in Maui County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)