| Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? |
| Since Kula is in the "Upcountry" part of the island, it gets a majority of the heat due to the fact that it doesn't have close proximity to the ocean. Since Kula is also located on farmland, there is rarely any tree cover, leading to high temperature and little shade. This intense heat, while helpful for agriculture, can lead to wind storms in areas that aren't currently being cultivated. | | I have not heard of much crime occurring in this location, due to the fact that it is an area that has a lot of farmland and solitary farms. Also, these solitary farms have a lot of security measures, such as fences and locked gates, so there is little possibility for much crime to occur. Also, this area doesn't tend to house many tourists other than the occasional tour at a vodka distillery or lavender farm. | | The better parts of town can be found in the Southern part of Kula, which is located at the base of the entrance to Haleakala Crater. In this area, there are more available shopping areas, with thrift stores and restaurants. The town is relatively small, but has all the available amenities. Tourists are also more likely to frequent this area. Nearby, there are the most expensive homes at the base of Haleakala, with the population being more native than the rest of the island. The worse parts of town are in the farm areas of Kula, since the roads are sometimes not updated to have regular traffic. Also, there can be a lot of dust and debris in these areas. | | People in this neighborhood tend to be on the younger side and are entrepreneurs, whether in the food industry or farm industry. This neighborhood is pretty diverse, with a lot of the new tourists settling near the main town at the base of Haleakala. People who fit in tend to be athletic/outdoorsy, and tend to stay in Kula rather than explore the rest of the island. Who will not fit well in this town: older, more conservative folks, who don't like the outdoors. |
| Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life |
| There really isn't a good downtown area for shopping. Residents of Kula usually go to Kihei's downtown to get their errands done. | | There aren't many notable restaurants, but the small town at the base of Haleakala is a good place to get supplies. | | There aren't any large public schools in this area, due to the area being a majority farmland. | | There is nothing remarkable noted for this area. |
| Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions |
| There are no unusual noise sources. | | Kula will be compared to Hana and Paia. Overall, Paia is the more ideal city to live in due to the availability of amenities. While Hana and Kula are both similar in that they are near wide spaces of nature, Paia has the nature aspect, plus a more livable atmosphere for its residents. Hana is very similar to Kula in that both are towns that are near large natural phenomena. Hana is near Black Sand Beach and the Road to Hana, while Kula is near Haleakala Crater. Paia is near many popular windsurfing destinations. | | The nearest hospital is Kaiser, and it is in Wailea. | | Kula Coffee and the Kula gardens are nice places to visit, and have beautiful landscapes in the midst of all of the farmland. |
| General comments | | | | | | |
| This town feels more laid-back than many other parts of the island, but it also is more isolated in terms of the neighbors not interacting with each other very often. It also takes more time to drive from one place to another. Many of the farm businesses are not located near the main town, so in some ways they have to be self sufficient in terms of energy, groceries, etc. However, there is a wealth of business and innovation in Kula, with new businesses popping up all of the time (i.e. Ocean Vodka and Kula Goat Farm). | | | | | | |
