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Kaunakakai, HI—96748

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$392,000
8.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,000
54.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
79
27.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.8%
Median Rent
$2,500
1.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,500
5.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
35.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,800
5.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Kaunakakai, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Kaunakakai, HI is $392,000, with a year-over-year change of -8.8%. This indicates that home prices in Kaunakakai, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$392,000-8.8%
Single Family $439,000-8.7%
Condos $204,000-13.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $218,000
    -15.2%
    2 Bed
    		$396,000-11.8%
    3 Bed
    		$443,000-7.9%
    4 Bed
    		$514,000-7.7%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.7%
    1 Bedroom
    17.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.7%

    Rental Trends — Kaunakakai, HI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Kaunakakai, HI is $2,190, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Kaunakakai, HI is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $2,500, 3-bedrooms: $2,820. The most common rental property sizes in Kaunakakai, HI are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 53.7% and 12.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,500$2,190
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,500$1,640
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$2,500
    3 Bed Rent $2,800$2,820
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    11.4%
    1 Bedroom
    9.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    12.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    53.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.9%

    Property Listings — Kaunakakai, HI

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Kaunakakai, HI is 108. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 11.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$323,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		33-5.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.0%-5.0%
    Days on Market
    		79-27.0%
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    Demographics — Kaunakakai, HI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kaunakakai, HI has a population of 5,170, which has increased by 18.0% over the past 5 years. Kaunakakai, HI is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		5,17018.0%
    % Under 18
    		28.4%20.3%
    % Seniors
    		21.0%-10.3%
    % WFH
    		9.2%217.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.7%15.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Kaunakakai, HI is a predominantly white area, with 18.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 4.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Kaunakakai, HI is hispanic, making up 9.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.1% of the population in Kaunakakai, HI, and this percentage has decreased by 71.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		18.2%4.6%
    % Black
    		0.0%-100.0%
    % Hispanic
    		9.9%175.0%
    % Asian
    		9.1%-66.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.1%-71.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Kaunakakai, HI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 35 mortgage originations in Kaunakakai, HI, of which 89.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Kaunakakai, HI. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		35
    % Conventional Loans
    		89.0%
    % Government Loans
    		11.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		9.0%
    % Second Loans
    		9.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Kaunakakai, HI

    Kaunakakai, HI lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		245
    Total Units Section 8
    		243
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		39.0%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		98.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$40$1,500$1,540
    2 Bedroom-$570$2,500$1,930
    3 Bedroom-$160$2,800$2,640
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,920

    Affordability — Kaunakakai, HI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.6
    Median Home Price$392,000
    Median Household Income$77,000

    Kaunakakai, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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