Kailua Kona, HI 96740 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Kailua Kona, HI—96740

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$879,000

2.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$94,100

23.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.3%

Median Rent

$2,800

5.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,000

1.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,800

1.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,900

13.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

As of May '25, the median home price in Kailua Kona, HI is $873,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.0%. This indicates that home prices in Kailua Kona, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$879,000	-2.2%
Single Family	$1,064,000	-1.7%
Condos	$558,000	-5.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kailua Kona, HI is $3,020, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kailua Kona, HI is studios: $1,770, 1-bedrooms: $2,070, 2-bedrooms: $2,800, 3-bedrooms: $3,870, 4-bedrooms: $4,560. The most common rental property sizes in Kailua Kona, HI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 43.3% and 18.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,800	$3,020
Studio Rent	$1,900	$1,770
1 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,070
2 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800
3 Bed Rent	$3,900	$3,870
4 Bed Rent	$4,500	$4,560

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

15.1%

1 Bedroom

18.3%

2 Bedrooms

43.3%

3 Bedrooms

15.1%

4 Bedrooms

6.4%

5+ Bedrooms

1.8%

Property Listings — Kailua Kona, HI

As of May '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kailua Kona, HI is 72. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time 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	$967,000	11.0%
Listing Count	356	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.1%	-4.0%
Days on Market	82	5.0%

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Demographics — Kailua Kona, HI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kailua Kona, HI has a population of 40,800, which has increased by 2.8% over the past 5 years. Kailua Kona, HI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	40,800	2.8%
% Under 18	19.6%	1.6%
% Seniors	21.8%	9.5%
% WFH	11.1%	73.4%
% w/ College Degree	34.8%	4.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kailua Kona, HI is a predominantly white area, with 43.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 8.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kailua Kona, HI is asian, making up 16.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.3% of the population in Kailua Kona, HI, and this percentage has increased by 0.6% 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	43.6%	8.5%
% Black	0.5%	-50.0%
% Hispanic	6.3%	-43.2%
% Asian	16.8%	-14.7%
% Foreign Born	16.3%	0.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Kailua Kona, HI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 542 mortgage originations in Kailua Kona, HI, of which 90.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Kailua Kona, HI. Investor activity is low, as 12.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	542
% Conventional Loans	90.0%
% Government Loans	10.0%
% Investor Loans	12.0%
% Second Loans	15.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua Kona, HI

Kailua Kona, HI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	481
Total Units Section 8	329
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	96.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$100	$2,000	$1,900
2 Bedroom	-$360	$2,800	$2,440
3 Bedroom	-$720	$3,900	$3,180
4 Bedroom	-$940	$4,500	$3,560

Kailua Kona, HI—96740

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kailua Kona, HI

Demographics — Kailua Kona, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kailua Kona, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua Kona, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kailua Kona, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kailua Kona, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	9.3
Median Home Price	$879,000
Median Household Income	$94,100

Kailua Kona, HI—96740

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Kailua Kona, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Kailua Kona, HI

Demographics — Kailua Kona, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Kailua Kona, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Kailua Kona, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Kailua Kona, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Kailua Kona, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Holualoa, HI

Waikoloa, HI

Kealakekua, HI

Waimea, HI

Honokaa, HI

Frequently Asked Questions

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