Best Neighborhoods in Kailua, HI

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 40,5142026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Kailua, HI — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Kailua is Volcano Golf Course CDP with a Kurby Score of 92/100. Kailua has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Volcano Golf Course CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 39% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Naalehu CDP with a median home value of $190,100.

Kailua has a population of 40,514, a median household income of $98,750, an unemployment rate of 2.1%. The median home value citywide is $1,050,000, which is 272% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Volcano Golf Course CDP

92/100

Kurby Score

$521,500

Crime: 2.2

Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP

91/100

Kurby Score

$203,200

Crime: 2.2

Keaau CDP

87/100

Kurby Score

$298,500

Crime: 2.2

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Kailua ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Volcano Golf Course CDP	92	$521,500	—	2.2 per 1K	1.0%	0.0%
	Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP	91	$203,200	—	2.2 per 1K	9.2%	2.1%
	Keaau CDP	87	$298,500	—	2.2 per 1K	9.0%	0.5%
4	Hawaiian Paradise Park CDP	85	$427,700	—	2.2 per 1K	4.8%	1.7%
5	Launiupoko CDP	85	$2,000,001	—	2.2 per 1K	6.8%	9.7%
6	Kaumakani CDP	84	N/A	—	2.2 per 1K	9.5%	1.9%
7	Pahala CDP	84	$204,000	—	2.2 per 1K	11.8%	19.6%
8	Naalehu CDP	83	$190,100	—	2.2 per 1K	15.0%	4.4%
9	Hawaiian Acres CDP	82	$314,300	—	2.2 per 1K	16.4%	5.4%
10	Waikoloa Beach Resort CDP	81	$1,043,300	—	2.2 per 1K	26.6%	5.2%
11	Paukaa CDP	81	$490,700	—	2.2 per 1K	11.5%	1.9%
12	Waihee-Waiehu CDP	81	$679,300	—	2.2 per 1K	8.0%	3.1%
13	Papaikou CDP	80	$369,700	—	2.2 per 1K	13.4%	5.6%
14	Waimanalo Beach CDP	80	$769,500	—	2.2 per 1K	6.2%	4.8%
15	Kualapuu CDP	80	$234,000	—	2.2 per 1K	15.2%	5.7%
16	Puhi CDP	79	$563,700	—	2.2 per 1K	6.1%	2.8%
17	Mililani Town CDP	79	$846,100	—	2.2 per 1K	3.9%	3.6%
18	Waimanalo CDP	79	$676,000	—	2.2 per 1K	8.3%	4.2%
19	Mililani Mauka CDP	79	$852,800	—	2.2 per 1K	2.7%	2.0%
20	Ahuimanu CDP	79	$843,800	—	2.2 per 1K	3.9%	1.9%
21	Ewa Gentry CDP	79	$715,000	—	2.2 per 1K	3.7%	3.5%
22	Wailua Homesteads CDP	79	$835,200	—	2.2 per 1K	5.0%	3.9%
23	Waipio Acres CDP	79	$557,400	—	2.2 per 1K	4.4%	2.5%
24	Ewa Beach CDP	79	$647,500	—	2.2 per 1K	6.4%	4.2%
25	Anahola CDP	78	$499,200	—	2.2 per 1K	11.9%	6.2%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Kailua for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Volcano Golf Course CDP
2.2 per 1K
2
Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP
2.2 per 1K
3
Keaau CDP
2.2 per 1K
4
Hawaiian Paradise Park CDP
2.2 per 1K
5
Launiupoko CDP
2.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Naalehu CDP
$190,100
2
Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP
$203,200
3
Pahala CDP
$204,000
4
Kualapuu CDP
$234,000
5
Keaau CDP
$298,500

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Launiupoko CDP
$171,875
2
Volcano Golf Course CDP
$133,799
3
Mililani Mauka CDP
$132,043
4
Waimanalo CDP
$127,143
5
Ewa Gentry CDP
$125,300

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Kailua

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks70/100

Grocery81/100

Dining79/100

Nightlife38/100

Shopping36/100

Healthcare43/100

Daycare0/100

Pet-Friendly13/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Kailua?

The top neighborhoods in Kailua based on the Kurby Score are: Volcano Golf Course CDP, Royal Hawaiian Estates CDP, Keaau CDP, Hawaiian Paradise Park CDP, Launiupoko CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Kailua?

The safest neighborhood in Kailua is Volcano Golf Course CDP with a violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Kailua?

The most affordable neighborhood in Kailua is Naalehu CDP with a median home value of $190,100. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Kailua?

The unemployment rate in Kailua, HI is 2.1%. The national average is 3.7%.

What is the median household income in Kailua?

The median household income in Kailua, HI is $98,750. The national median is $74,580.

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