What is the rental vacancy rate in Kihei, HI?
The rental vacancy rate in Kihei, HI is 24.7% (±6.0 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 0.2% (±0.2 points).
3,973 (±401) homes, 32.7% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Kihei, the rental vacancy rate went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 24.7% in 2020–2024 (−18.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 24.7% (±6.0 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 0.2% (±0.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 3,973 (±401)
Vacancy in Kihei against Maui County, its state and the nation
| Kihei | Maui County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 24.7% (±6.0 points) | 17.6% (±1.9 points) | 7.4% (±0.5 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% (±0.2 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 3,973 (±401) | 16,438 (±688) | 75,443 (±2,174) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Kihei, the rental vacancy rate is higher than in Maui County (17.6%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (7.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Kihei
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kihei | — | 24.7% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Keokea | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| Wailea | 5.8 mi | 50.9% (±8.7 points) | Higher |
| Kula | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Kahului | 7.3 mi | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Pukalani | 7.6 mi | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | Lower |
| Waikapu | 7.9 mi | 7.1% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Wailuku | 9.4 mi | 8.2% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Makawao | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Keokea, HI (0.0%), Kula, HI (0.0%), Kahului, HI (2.4%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wailea, HI (50.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Maui County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaanapali | 84.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 2 | Wailea | 50.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 3 | Napili-Honokowai | 26.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 4 | Kihei | 24.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 5 | Haiku-Pauwela | 14.2% (±11.3 points) |
| 6 | Wailuku | 8.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 | Lanai City | 7.7% (±5.5 points) |
| 8 | Paia | 7.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 9 | Waikapu | 7.1% (±11.7 points) |
| 10 | Kualapuu | 6.9% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Maui County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kihei is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kihei
Is it hard to find a rental in Kihei?
The rental vacancy rate in Kihei, HI is 24.7% (±6.0 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Kihei tighter than it was?
In Kihei, the rental vacancy rate went from 43.1% in 2015–2019 to 24.7% in 2020–2024 (−18.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Kihei?
An estimated 3,973 (±401) housing units, 32.7% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kihei CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kihei CDP, Hawaii
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kihei CDP, Hawaii (place:36500, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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