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Data from November 2026
The counties of Hawaii
Hawaii has 5 counties. The most populous is Honolulu County (1,001,146 people); the most expensive homes are in Maui County ($904,700) and the least expensive in Hawaii County ($519,300). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Hawaii
- Counties
- 5
- each with its own page
- People
- 1.4M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $839,100
- median value in Hawaii
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Hawaii
Typical home value by county
- Under $519,300
- $519,300–$873,200
- $873,200–$897,500
- $897,500–$904,700
- $904,700 or more
- 1 with no data
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People
- Highest
- 1,001,146
- Honolulu County
- Lowest
- 67
- Kalawao County
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Typical home
- Highest
- $904,700
- Maui County
- Lowest
- $519,300
- Hawaii County
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Typical rent
- Highest
- $2,083
- Honolulu County
- Lowest
- $1,510
- Hawaii County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $1,299,500
- Kalawao County
- Lowest
- $586,500
- Hawaii County
The full list
Every county in Hawaii
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| Honolulu County | 1,001,146 | $897,500 | $2,083 | $106,195 | $828,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 205,769 | $519,300 | $1,510 | $78,639 | $586,500 |
| Maui County | 164,522 | $904,700 | $1,916 | $97,161 | $1,299,500 |
| Kauai County | 73,731 | $873,200 | $1,870 | $97,668 | $1,110,900 |
| Kalawao County | 67 | — | — | — | $1,299,500 |
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Hawaii have?
Hawaii has 5 counties. The most populous is Honolulu County (1,001,146 people) and the least populous Kalawao County (67), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Hawaii has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Maui County ($904,700) and the least expensive Hawaii County ($519,300).
Where is rent highest in Hawaii?
The highest typical rent is in Honolulu County ($2,083 a month) and the lowest in Hawaii County ($1,510), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Hawaii has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in Kalawao County ($1,299,500). 1 county is at the lowest, $586,500.