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Kahalu‘u

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Kahaluʻu is a tranquil seaside community on the Kona coast of Hawaii's Big Island, celebrated for its lively coral reefs and laid-back island feel. Visitors come for excellent snorkeling, local markets, and a genuine Hawaiian experience away from major crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
21.46°, -157.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,655
Local Cost
$2,770
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
24.6°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
23.1°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
17.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
771 mm
Internet Speed
96 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
NGF
Distance
8 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.

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