Kailua, HI 96734 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kailua, HI—96734

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$1,480,000

0.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$132,000

29.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

8.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.1%

Median Rent

$4,300

20.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,500

12.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,500

9.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$4,820

17.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Kailua, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Kailua, HI is $1,480,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.0%. This indicates that home prices in Kailua, HI are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$1,480,000	0.0%
Single Family	$1,555,000	-0.2%
Condos	$805,000	-2.2%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kailua, HI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kailua, HI is $4,560, with a year-over-year rent change of 20.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kailua, HI is studios: $2,040, 1-bedrooms: $2,660, 2-bedrooms: $3,580, 3-bedrooms: $5,230, 4-bedrooms: $7,020. The most common rental property sizes in Kailua, HI are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 49.5% and 18.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$4,300	$4,560
Studio Rent	$1,900	$2,040
1 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,660
2 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,580
3 Bed Rent	$4,820	$5,230
4 Bed Rent	$6,900	$7,020

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.4%

1 Bedroom

9.4%

2 Bedrooms

18.7%

3 Bedrooms

49.5%

4 Bedrooms

14.0%

5+ Bedrooms

3.0%

Property Listings — Kailua, HI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kailua, HI is 65. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$1,900,000	11.0%
Listing Count	114	8.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	8.0%
Days on Market	70	-8.0%

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Demographics — Kailua, HI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kailua, HI has a population of 51,000, which has increased by 1.2% over the past 5 years. Kailua, HI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 53.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	51,000	1.2%
% Under 18	22.5%	7.1%
% Seniors	18.8%	20.5%
% WFH	10.1%	62.9%
% w/ College Degree	53.4%	13.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kailua, HI is a predominantly white area, with 43.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kailua, HI is asian, making up 19.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.3% of the population in Kailua, HI, and this percentage has increased by 5.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	43.7%	-8.0%
% Black	1.2%	-52.0%
% Hispanic	9.8%	-10.1%
% Asian	19.3%	23.7%
% Foreign Born	8.3%	5.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kailua, HI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 539 mortgage originations in Kailua, HI, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 42.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Kailua, HI. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	539
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua, HI

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Kailua, HI under the Section 8 program is 2.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Kailua, HI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	144
Total Units Section 8	136
% Rentals under Section 8	2.3%
% Occupied Section 8	79.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$310	$2,500	$2,810
2 Bedroom	$180	$3,500	$3,680
3 Bedroom	$340	$4,820	$5,160
4 Bedroom	-$720	$6,900	$6,180

Kailua, HI—96734

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kailua, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kailua, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kailua, HI

Demographics — Kailua, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kailua, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kailua, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kailua, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	10.8
Median Home Price	$1,480,000
Median Household Income	$132,000

Kailua, HI—96734

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kailua, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kailua, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kailua, HI

Demographics — Kailua, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kailua, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kailua, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kailua, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marine Corps Base Hawaii - MCBH

Waimanalo, HI

South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

Pearl City, Honolulu, HI

Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Frequently Asked Questions

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