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Retirement community in Kaiminani, Hawaii

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Kaiminani, Hawaii Retirement Guide

established retirement community
34

Retirement Score

Kaiminani, Hawaii at a Glance

Median Home Price
$677,600
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; many pensions partially or fully exempt depending on source.
Avg January Low
67.3°F
Cost of Living Index
111.1 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
34 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Kaiminani, Hawaii, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
111.1 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$93,893High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Kaiminani's cost of living is 11.099999999999994% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$677,600High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,349High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
67.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Kaiminani using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,468

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,649

Median home price used: $677,600

Median rent reference: $1,349 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
49.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Kaiminani scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; many pensions partially or fully exempt depending on source.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Hawaii has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 352 sunny days a year and an average January low of 67.3°F, Kaiminani offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
100 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
20.5 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.2 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
11,731High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
39.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
20.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
7.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
39.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
16.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Kaiminani

Is Kaiminani, Hawaii a good place to retire?

Kaiminani, Hawaii is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Kaiminani, Hawaii for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 111, roughly 11% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $677,600.

Does Hawaii tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Hawaii residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; many pensions partially or fully exempt depending on source.

What is the climate like in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

Kaiminani, Hawaii has January average low around 67°F, July average high around 85°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Kaiminani, Hawaii?

Kaiminani scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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