Keaau, HI 96749 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Keaau, HI—96749

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$451,000

3.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$74,600

37.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

19.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.4%

Median Rent

$2,300

6.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,300

6.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,660

18.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,500

8.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Keaau, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Keaau, HI is $451,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Keaau, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$451,000	-3.0%
Single Family	$451,000	-3.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Keaau, HI

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Keaau, HI is $2,310, with a year-over-year rent change of 6.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Keaau, HI is studios: $1,300, 1-bedrooms: $1,380, 2-bedrooms: $1,810, 3-bedrooms: $2,540, 4-bedrooms: $3,050. The most common rental property sizes in Keaau, HI are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 38.2% and 30.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,300	$2,310
Studio Rent	$1,300	$1,300
1 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,380
2 Bed Rent	$1,660	$1,810
3 Bed Rent	$2,500	$2,540
4 Bed Rent	$3,000	$3,050

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.7%

1 Bedroom

13.1%

2 Bedrooms

30.2%

3 Bedrooms

38.2%

4 Bedrooms

9.8%

Property Listings — Keaau, HI

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Keaau, HI is 84. This is a increase of 30.0% 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 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$553,000	-8.0%
Listing Count	134	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.4%	3.0%
Days on Market	79	19.0%

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Demographics — Keaau, HI

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Keaau, HI has a population of 19,400, which has increased by 11.2% over the past 5 years. Keaau, HI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.5% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,400	11.2%
% Under 18	21.5%	-8.5%
% Seniors	21.1%	19.2%
% WFH	10.7%	-26.7%
% w/ College Degree	23.0%	-4.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Keaau, HI is a predominantly white area, with 24.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 17.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Keaau, HI is asian, making up 23.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 14.5% of the population in Keaau, HI, and this percentage has increased by 18.9% 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	24.4%	-17.8%
% Black	1.5%	400.0%
% Hispanic	12.9%	-16.2%
% Asian	23.1%	-11.8%
% Foreign Born	14.5%	18.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Keaau, HI

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 303 mortgage originations in Keaau, HI, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Keaau, HI. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% 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	303
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	8.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Keaau, HI

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	315
Total Units Section 8	269
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	98.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$100	$1,300	$1,400
2 Bedroom	$150	$1,660	$1,810
3 Bedroom	-$170	$2,500	$2,330
4 Bedroom	-$430	$3,000	$2,570

Keaau, HI—96749

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Keaau, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Keaau, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Keaau, HI

Demographics — Keaau, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Keaau, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Keaau, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Keaau, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Keaau, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.2
Median Home Price	$451,000
Median Household Income	$74,600

Keaau, HI—96749

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Keaau, HI

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Keaau, HI

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Keaau, HI

Demographics — Keaau, HI

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Keaau, HI

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Keaau, HI

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Keaau, HI

Home Price to Income Ratio

Keaau, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Kurtistown, HI

Mountain View, HI

Pahoa, HI

Hilo, HI

Pepeekeo, HI

Frequently Asked Questions

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