10 US Islands Where Property is Affordable

4) Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai, also known as “The Garden Island,” is another viable property source in the string of Hawaiian Islands. The island is a total of 562.3 square miles and has a population of over 64,000, though it is said to be slowly decreasing. One of Kauai’s many gorgeous natural landmarks includes the Waimea Canyon, which is said to be the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The Waimea Canyon was formed due to its interaction with the Pacific Plate, which makes Kauai a historically volcanic island. The largest town in Kauai is Kapa’a, which is found is Puna. A beautiful 1300 square foot two bedroom home can be rented in Kapa’a for approximately $2200, and a luxury three bedroom beach cottage can be discovered on Craigslist for $799,000 with room to negotiate. Popular activities on the island of Kauai include zip line tours, kayaking, scuba diving, and exploring the many state parks.