Best counties to raise a family in Hawaii
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 2025 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
- Niche grades: good for families (B-), public schools (B-), cost of living (D), weather (unavailable), outdoor activities (B+)
- Population: 73,610
- Median household income: $93,612
- Median home value: $817,900
- Top places to live: Princeville (B), Puhi (B-), Wailua Homesteads (B-)
#3. Hawaii County
- Niche grades: good for families (B), public schools (B-), cost of living (D+), weather (C-), outdoor activities (A-)
- Population: 203,684
- Median household income: $77,215
- Median home value: $486,400
- Top places to live: Hilo (B), Kealakekua (B-), Wainaku (B-)
#2. Maui County
- Niche grades: good for families (B), public schools (B), cost of living (D), weather (A+), outdoor activities (A)
- Population: 164,632
- Median household income: $95,076
- Median home value: $858,600
- Top places to live: Wailuku (B), Pukalani (B-), Kahului (B-)
#1. Honolulu County
- Niche grades: good for families (A-), public schools (B+), cost of living (D), weather (A+), outdoor activities (A)
- Population: 1,003,666
- Median household income: $104,264
- Median home value: $873,000
- Top places to live: Maunawili (A-), Honolulu (A-), Kailua (A-)
