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Kihei, Hawaii

Introduction to Kihei, Hawaii

Kihei, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 99 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of approximately 16,749.

Kihei History

Kihei was originally called Kama'ole (meaning barren) by the natives. In 1950, the land was developed for the purpose of farming. Gradually, water was piped into Kihei from Central and West Maui and the town started to progress. The city replete with condominium units and malls and became a tourist spot in the later years.

Kihei and nearby Attractions

  • Azeka Place Shopping Center
  • Ma‘alaea Beach
  • Hale Piilani Park
  • Kamaole Beach Park
  • Hawaii Space Center

Things To Do In Kihei

There are several parks that can be visited including the Kalama Park, Cove Park, Kamaole Beach Park, and Hale Piilani Park. Shopping is a great activity for tourists at the Kukui Mall Shopping Center and the Azeka Place Shopping Center. Hawaii Space Center is also another popular place that tourists can experience. Sugar Beach is the favorite beach of the tourists there.

Kihei Transportation

Kahului Airport offer air transportation facilities.

Kihei Higher Education

There are many higher education institutes available for the residents of Kihei including Kapiolani Community College, Leeward Community College, Honolulu Community College, and Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus.

High Points

Kihei strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Kihei Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Kihei Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Kihei Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Kihei, HI

Comparing Kihei to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity99
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size82
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone49
Affordability of Rents24

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