Piilanihale Heiau · National Register of Historic Places
Hana’s story
126 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2023.
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1900Hana is settled
HanaHI
A town of 946, settled in 1900.
Photo: KanoaWithington at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
946
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$786K
+0.4% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
50.4
years
Jobs based here
273
A commuter town
Is Hana a good place to live?
Hana’s median rent is $3,501 a month, above both Hawaii’s towns ($2,015 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Of the 94 Hawaii towns we compare, none has a lower average trip to work than Hana. 59% of the land in Hana is conserved, where Hawaii’s towns sit at 12% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Hana has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Loaloa Heiau and Piilanihale Heiau. Hana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A growing town
Hana has grown 24% from 2010 to 2020
1,235 counted in 2010 and 1,526 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
Nearby attractions
All 14 attractions →Haleakala National Park and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hana. Close and well known come first.
6 mi National ParkHaleakala National Park854K visitors a year
3 mi GardenKahanu Garden
32 mi Zoo & aquariumMaui Ocean Center
in town GardenKaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens
29 mi MuseumAlexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
20 mi GardenKula Botanical GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Haleakala National Park: Michael Oswald, Public domain · Kahanu Garden: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0 · Maui Ocean Center: Richard N Horne, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kaia Ranch Tropical Botanical Gardens: Travisthurston, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum: Joel Bradshaw, Public domain · Kula Botanical Garden: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us
Getting set up
Moving to Hana: who provides what
Hana is unincorporated, so Maui County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMaui Electric Co Ltd42.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHana water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers88% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMaui CountyMaui County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Hawaii you can register online up to and including Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMaui County ClerkMaui County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code9671396713 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hana.
Outdoors
Hana has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
14 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The trail density in Hana is 1.2 miles per square mile.
58.9%conserved
58.9%
conserved · 4,405 of 7,475 acres
14 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hana Beach Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Hana Ball Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Paani Mai Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Schools
The schools Hana’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. Its one school is below. The largest public high school is Hana High & Elementary School, with 368 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hana High & Elementary SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 368 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very high hazard risk in Hana
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesWildfire
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer children than Hawaii overall
Children under 18 are 7% of residents (21% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). Hana’s median age is 50.4 years. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Hawaii.
50.4median age · HI 40.9
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 years | 41.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 31% | 29% |
HanaHawaiiUnited States
Ages · share of residents
24%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school40%
Some college31%
Associate’s0%
Bachelor’s11%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
59% women, 41% men
About 69 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.6 points). Across Hawaii, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 35 to 44, 100% are men (HI 51%).
| Hana | HI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 1.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5.4% | 9.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.8% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.7% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 23.8% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.8% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 14% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.7% | 6.8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.2% | 26.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.6% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 10.9% | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.7% | 13.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
A larger share of residents in Hana live below the poverty line than in the typical Hawaii or U.S. town
27% of residents live below the poverty line in Hana. Jobs based in Hana fell to 273 in 2023, 74 fewer than in 2013. 18% of working residents work locally in Hana.
18%work in town
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 27% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $100,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 18% | 3.7% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Hana18%
Urban Honolulu18%
Wailuku6%
Wailea5%
Lahaina5%
43 mi
median commute distance
273
jobs based in Hana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Hana has mild winters and pleasant summers
Hana has warm winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 65° and snow is almost unheard of.
83°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter66–78°
Spring67–78°
Summer71–82°
Fall70–82°
83°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hana is
Hana beats the Hawaii average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22. 15% of Hana adults have diabetes. Among 94 Hawaii towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Hana.
| Hana | Hawaii towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 76% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Hawaii
0 better10 too close to call22 worse
| What stands out | Hana | HI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.7% | 8.5% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 5.3% |
Kula Hospital
22.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Hana home is worth about $786K
The typical Hana home is worth about $786,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% below the Hawaii typical home.
$786KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hana$786K
Hawaii$833K
+0.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hana
18pages on Hana
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hana; the nearest are
University of Hawaii Maui CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kahului31 mi$3,284 in-state tuitionUniversity of Hawaii at HiloUniversity or college · Public · Hilo95.7 mi$7,838 in-state tuitionHawaii Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Hilo95.9 mi$3,204 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Hana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Hawaii.
Small town
946 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Landmarks
3 places in Hana on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Famous people from Hana
4 notable people were born in Hana.
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Charmaine TavaresAmerican mayor · born 1943
About Hana
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Hāna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Hāna is located at the eastern end of the island of Maui and is one of the most isolated communities in the state. It is reached mainly via the Hana Highway, a long, winding, 52-mile-long (84 km) highway along Maui's northern shore, via boat, and with commercial air service to Hana Airport.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 128 ft
- ZIP code
- 96713
- Area code
- 808
Questions about Hana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hana, HI a good place to live?
Hana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Hana, HI known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Isabella Abbott and Kalākua Kaheiheimālie.