Maui County
HI · Pop. 164,632 · Mixed County
Maui County, Hawaii covers 1,162 square miles with a population of 164,632 and a density of 141.7 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on sunflower, herbs, greens. The median home price is $859,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.17%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 12b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F and average winter lows of 64.5°F. Annual rainfall averages 17.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Maui Memorial Medical Center is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 365-day growing season in USDA zone 12b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.17% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Maui Memorial Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 7.5 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.7% reflects a stable local job base.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Annual rainfall of just 17.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $859,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Maui County, HI is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 29/100
- Median home price
- $859k
- Property tax
- 0.17%
- Growing season
- 365 days (zone 12b)
- Annual rainfall
- 17.6"
- Broadband
- 97.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Maui Memorial Medical Center, 7.5 mi
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Homesteading in Maui County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Maui County?
- Maui County is in USDA hardiness zone 12b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.7°F, and average winter lows of 64.5°F. The established crops are sunflower, herbs, greens.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $859,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.17%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Maui Memorial Medical Center is 7.5 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.
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Data sources
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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