Hawaii · Off-grid & homestead potential

Maui County

43BoltScore / 100
#4 of 5 in Hawaii

Maui County is a marginal bolthole (43/100). Its strengths are its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. The trade-offs: pricey real estate (typical home $997k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Maui County scores

Hazard Safety7
Freedom26
Food31
Isolation59
Sovereignty77
Water100
Affordability4
$997kTypical home
0.2%Property tax
$12,084Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
141.4People / sq mi
4.8%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in Maui County, Hawaii

Is Maui County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Maui County is a marginal bolthole (43/100). Its strengths: its water supply and almost no federal land or extraction. Watch-outs: pricey real estate (typical home $997k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Maui County, Hawaii?

Land in Maui County runs about $12,084 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Maui County?

Water data for Maui County is limited.

How remote is Maui County?

Remoteness data for Maui County is limited.

How Maui compares in Hawaii

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