Living in Hawai‘i Kai
Hawai‘i Kai is a large place in Hawaii, United States, home to 30,620 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 1%, #91 of 16,523), climate-conscious movers (top 1%, #86 of 12,111), early retirees (top 2%, #123 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hawai‘i Kai
- The landscape belongs to the Hawaiian Islands.
- The North Pacific Ocean is 2 km away.
- It is part of Greater Honolulu, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 50 min and sets around 4:54; in late June it sets around 7:15.
How Hawai‘i Kai ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Hawaii | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,601 of 11,898 | #14 of 204 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #7,900 of 9,771 | #30 of 153 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,020 of 8,006 | #24 of 140 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #3,189 of 6,237 | #24 of 100 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #417 of 9,474 | #18 of 175 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #703 of 9,474 | #25 of 175 | Map |
| Early retiree | 76 | #123 of 10,762 | #22 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | 62 | #1,345 of 4,537 | #50 of 69 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #1,481 of 4,444 | #52 of 73 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #987 of 3,053 | #39 of 49 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,787 of 7,271 | #13 of 105 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,390 of 6,227 | #59 of 125 | Map |
| Car-free household | 61 | #1,608 of 3,933 | #55 of 74 | Map |
| Student | 51 | #1,978 of 2,119 | #37 of 37 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,954 of 8,006 | #39 of 140 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,221 of 12,111 | #40 of 197 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #1,532 of 4,114 | #57 of 71 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #706 of 7,271 | #62 of 105 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #962 of 9,474 | #105 of 175 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 65 | #1,357 of 18,063 | #29 of 240 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 71 | #91 of 16,523 | #83 of 236 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,619 of 18,063 | #36 of 240 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 80 | #271 of 16,523 | #36 of 236 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 78 | #661 of 21,167 | #40 of 246 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #86 of 12,111 | #27 of 197 | Map |
| Coastal living | 75 | #169 of 6,413 | #23 of 197 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #705 of 12,111 | #67 of 197 | Map |
| Digital native | 47 | #2,689 of 4,750 | #64 of 77 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- East Honolulu 2 km
- Niu Valley 4 km
- Kuli‘ou‘ou 4 km
- Kuliouou - Kalani Iki 4 km
- Waimanalo 6 km
- Palolo 8 km
- Keolu Hills 9 km
- Enchanted Lake 10 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.