Best counties to raise a family in Hawaii
For people looking to find a home to raise a family in, choosing a county is an important decision. Most families place affordable homes, safe neighborhoods, a quality school system, and family-friendly activities at the top of their wish lists.
Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to raise a family in Hawaii using data from Niche. Niche ranks counties based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather.
The list features counties that boast some of the top schools and fun, family-friendly activities for every season. Keep reading to explore the best counties to raise a family. Maybe you'll find one that suits your brood.
#4. Kauai County, Hawaii
- Population: 73,247
- Median home value: $632,900 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,525 (36% own)
- Median household income: $86,287
- Top public schools: Koloa Elementary School (grade B+), Kapa'a High School (grade B+), Kauai High School (grade B)
- Top private schools: Island School (grade A+), Kauai Christian Academy (grade A), St. Catherine School (grade unavailable)
- Top places to live: Waimea (grade B), Princeville (grade B minus), Wailua Homesteads (grade B minus)
#3. Maui County, Hawaii
- Population: 164,568
- Median home value: $676,800 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,667 (36% own)
- Median household income: $88,249
- Top public schools: Kihei Charter School (grade A minus), King Kekaulike High School (grade B+), Kamali'i Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: Seabury Hall (grade A+), Maui Preparatory Academy (grade A+), St Anthony School (grade A minus)
- Top places to live: Kula (grade B), Wailuku (grade B), Wailea (grade B)
#2. Hawaii County, Hawaii
- Population: 200,468
- Median home value: $385,900 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,250 (30% own)
- Median household income: $68,399
- Top public schools: Waiakea High School (grade A), Ernest Bowen de Silva Elementary School (grade A minus), West Hawaii Explorations Academy Public Charter School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (grade A+), Parker School (grade A+), St. Joseph School - Hilo (grade A)
- Top places to live: Hilo (grade B+), Kealakekua (grade B), Waimea (grade B minus)
#1. Honolulu County, Hawaii
- Population: 1,015,167
- Median home value: $726,800 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,870 (42% own)
- Median household income: $92,600
- Top public schools: Mililani High School (grade A), Moanalua High School (grade A), Hawaii Technology Academy Public Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Iolani School (grade A+), Punahou School (grade A+), Asia Pacific International School (grade A+)
- Top places to live: Maunawili (grade A minus), Kailua (grade A minus), Honolulu (grade A minus)
