Kahului Public RecordsHawaii

Kahului, Maui’s commercial center, is served mainly by Maui Memorial Medical Center (Maui County’s only acute care hospital, ~219 beds), several clinics such as Kaiser Permanente and Maui Medical Group, and urgent care centers. About 92% of Kahului’s residents have health insurance (per 2022 Census), but physician shortages persist, particularly in specialties. Patient demographics are diverse: ~44% Asian, 23% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and 17% White. Common health issues include diabetes (11% prevalence), heart disease, and asthma. Limited specialists and rural geography can hinder timely healthcare access for residents, though telemedicine offerings are expanding.

Kahului, Maui’s largest census-designated place, has a population of about 28,485 (2020 Census). The median age is 38.8. Gender distribution is nearly equal, with 50.7% male and 49.3% female. Racially, Kahului is diverse: 47.9% Asian, 23.2% two or more races, 13.2% Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.8% White, 2.3% Hispanic or Latino, and smaller percentages for other groups.

Kahului, Maui, HI hosts around 10 public and private schools, including Maui High School, which serves over 2,000 students and boasts a GreatSchools rating of 5/10. Approximately 25.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The city offers adult education programs through UH Maui College, enrolling 2,600+ students annually. School safety initiatives include campus security staff and anti-bullying programs. Educational programs range from STEM academies to Hawaiian culture immersion, helping maintain a high school graduation rate near 88%.

Kahului, Maui’s commercial hub, relies heavily on private vehicles, with approximately 87% of commuters driving alone and only about 2% using public transportation according to recent census data. Average one-way commute times are around 19 minutes—shorter than the national average. Maui Bus, the island’s public transit system, provides limited but growing service. Transportation infrastructure includes Kahului Airport and the island’s main seaport. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with over 94% of households having at least one car. Major employment centers include retail, Kahului Harbor, the airport area, and Maui Memorial Medical Center.

Kahului, Maui’s commercial hub, has a homeownership rate around 55%. Median home prices in 2023 hovered near $800,000, with median monthly rents about $2,200. Housing types include single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, mainly in neighborhoods like Dream City, Maui Lani, and The Fairways. Property values have seen a steady 3-5% annual increase in recent years. Maui County property taxes are comparatively low, averaging $2.85 per $1,000 of assessed value for owner-occupied homes, contributing to sustained local demand despite high prices.