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Lanai City, HI


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Lanai City, Hawaii

Lanai City, Hawaii, in Maui county, is 69 miles SE of Honolulu, Hawaii. The town has a population of 3,164.

The People and Families of Lanai City

In Lanai City, about 54% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Lanai City, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lanai City had a median family income of $49,209.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lanai City residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lanai City Housing

In Lanai City, 49% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Lanai City rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the town without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Lanai City, 86% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in towns like Lanai City; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLanai City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLanai City Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lanai City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Lanai City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Lanai City Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Lanai City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Lanai City, HI

Comparing Lanai City 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
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size93
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults74
People Above Poverty66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone59
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