In Kauai, Hawaii, the median home price is $1,013,365; median household income is $97,668; the population is 73,731; schools rate 6.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 285.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Kauai at a glance
Population
73,731
Median Household Income
$97,668
Typical Home Value
$1,013,365
School District Rating
6.1
Violent Crime Rate
285.4
Avg Commute Time
22.4
About Kauai
Kauai has a population of 73,731. The median home value is $1,013,365, 21% above the Hawaii median. Median household income is $97,668 (3% below the Hawaii median). The most populated towns are Wailua-Anahola, Puhi-Hanamaulu, and Eleele-Kalaheo.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Kauai
10 towns, by population.
Kauai at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Kauai?
- Kauai has a population of 73,731 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Kauai?
- The median home value in Kauai is $1,013,365. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Kauai?
- Median household income in Kauai is $97,668 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Kauai in?
- Kauai is in Hawaii.
- How many towns are in Kauai?
- Kauai contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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