Real Estate Investing in Lahaina, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 21,766 • Maui County

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Should you buy in Lahaina, HI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (29/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 38.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 5.8% in the last year.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.6% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $978,094
Avg Monthly Rent $3,202
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lahaina Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Lahaina shows the kind of sluggish fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

decisively Lahaina's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Lahaina at $3,202/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Lahaina show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is thin relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$978,094
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,202
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Lahaina, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lahaina, HI

Are there empty rentals in Lahaina, HI?

Lahaina, HI sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader HI rental market.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Lahaina, HI?

The house hack math a challenging in Lahaina, HI. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $3,202/mo rents and $978K home values.

How does Lahaina, HI rate as a rental market?

Lahaina, HI scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $978K and rents near $3,202/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Are homes affordable in Lahaina, HI?

Lahaina, HI median home values land near $978K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $3,202/mo-per-month rentals.

How should investors approach Lahaina, HI?

Most investors in Lahaina, HI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

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