7 Most Affordable Places to Live in Hawaii in 2025

Hawaii offers a range of breathtaking landscapes to its residents, from golden beaches and clear blue waters, to the volcanic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and lush forests. And with local cuisines, a relaxed lifestyle, and year-round warm climate, there are plenty of reasons that make Hawaii stand out. If you’ve been living on one of the Hawaiian islands and are ready to buy a home, you also probably have a budget you’d like to stay under. As of April, the median home sale price in Hawaii is $742,600. 

Don’t worry if that price doesn’t fit in your budget – we’ve got options to help you find a home that does. Redfin has collected 7 of the most affordable places to live in Hawaii. And the best part is that they all have a median home sale price under $742,600. From Hilo to Honolulu, read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to.

#1: Waianae

Median home price: $197,500
Average sale price per square foot: $282
Median household income: $71,681
Waianae, HI homes for sale
Waianae, HI apartments for rent

In the first spot is the city of Waianae where the median home sale price is $197,500. Waianae is located along the west side of Oahu, about 32 miles from Honolulu. There is plenty to do in Waianae like spending the day at Pokai Bay Beach or Pokai Beach, enjoying the views from Pōkaʻī Bay Beach Park, or having a meal near the waterfront.

#2: Waimalu

Median home price: $369,000
Average sale price per square foot: $562
Median household income: $70,356
Waimalu, HI homes for sale
Waimalu, HI apartments for rent

The second city to make our list is Waimalu, located on Oahu. With roughly 13,800 residents in Waimalu, make sure to bike along the Pearl Harbor Bike Trail, check out Neal S. Blaisdell Park, and have an amazing meal at one of the restaurants.

#3: Aiea

Median home price: $410,000
Average sale price per square foot: $559
Median household income: $114,359
Aiea, HI homes for sale
Aiea, HI apartments for rent

Next up is another well-known city, Aiea, where the median home sale price is about $330K less than the state’s average. Aiea has about 10,400 residents and is a great city to consider buying a house this year. There are lots of activities to do in this city, such as taking in the views at ʻAiea Bay State Recreation Area, hiking the ʻAiea Loop Trail, and checking out the local shops and restaurants, among many other local favorites.

#4: Waipio

Median home price: $433,000
Average sale price per square foot: $692 
Median household income: $70,356 
Waipio, HI homes for sale
Waipio, HI apartments for rent

Another great affordable place to consider moving to is Waipio, located on Oahu. With 12,100 residents, moving to this affordable city gives you the perks of city-life without living in a major metropolitan area. Living in Waipio, you can visit the nearby Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park.

#5: Hawaiian Paradise Park

Median home price: $490,000
Average sale price per square foot: $389
Median household income: $74,741
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI homes for sale
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI apartments for rent

With a median home sale price of $490,000, Hawaiian Paradise Park takes the fifth spot on our list as the most affordable place to live in Hawaii. Located on the island of Hawaii, Hawaiian Paradise Park is home to roughly 14,900 residents. Living in Hawaiian Paradise Park, you can hike along Paradise Cliffs, take in the views at Makuʻu Point, and visit Haena Beach.

#6: Honolulu

Median home price: $525,000
Average sale price per square foot: $719
Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: $3,694
Median household income: $92,600
Honolulu, HI homes for sale
Honolulu, HI apartments for rent

The next city on our list of affordable places to live in Hawaii is none other than Honolulu. With a population of nearly 350,900, living in Honolulu is a great option for those looking for a bigger city to live in. Don’t miss out on visiting the iconic Waikiki Beach to see the sparkling water and golden sands, hiking to the top of Diamond Head, taking a tour of Iolani Palace, and exploring the local shops, restaurants, and sites in downtown Honolulu once moving here.

>> Read: Popular Honolulu, HI, Neighborhoods to Live in

#7: Hilo

Median home price: $530,000
Average sale price per square foot: $432
Median household income: $70,356
Hilo, HI homes for sale
Hilo, HI apartments for rent

Claiming the seventh spot, our final affordable city to live in Hawaii is Hilo, on the east side of the Big Island, Hawaii. When living in this city of 44,200 people, you can explore the Liliʻuokalani Gardens and spend the afternoon at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Make sure to check out the local produce and vendors at the Hilo Farmers Market and hike through Wailuku River State Park to Rainbow Falls.

Methodology: All cities must have over 10,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Hawaii. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the Redfin Data Center during April 2025. Average rental data from Rent.com April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.

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