At $96,000, Honolulu has the highest by far; followed by Kauai at $87,000; Maui and Molokai both at $81,400; and then Hawaii Island at $47,200.



According to HUD, the median family income for the state of Hawaii is now $88,300.



An individual earning up to $49,450 is now considered "low income" statewide. Keep in mind: Teachers in Hawaii who are just starting out their career and have a bachelor's degree but no additional training make about $36,000.



A family of four earning up to $70,650 is also considered "low income" statewide.



So what qualifies as "very low income" for a person living in Hawaii? For an individual, that's someone who makes $30,900. For a family of four? "Very low income" is considered $44,150.



As of this year, minimum wage is now $10.10 — but at $21,000 before taxes, anyone working a full-time minimum wage job is considered way below "very low income" status by HUD requirements.



Housing experts say these figures highlight the growing demand for affordable housing development statewide at all price points — from "very low income" ranges to workforce or working professional salary ranges.