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Lihue, HI—96766

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$816,000
1.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$96,400
22.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
64
25.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.8%
Median Rent
$1,880
21.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,880
6.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,400
47.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,100
31.1% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Lihue, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lihue, HI is $816,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Lihue, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$816,000-1.3%
Single Family $908,000-2.3%
Condos $523,000-0.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $490,000
    -2.0%
    2 Bed
    		$563,000-2.3%
    3 Bed
    		$889,000-2.3%
    4 Bed
    		$1,046,000-0.2%
    5 Bed $1,052,019-0.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.5%
    1 Bedroom
    6.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.4%

    Rental Trends — Lihue, HI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lihue, HI is $2,290, with a year-over-year rent change of -21.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lihue, HI is studios: $1,520, 1-bedrooms: $1,880, 2-bedrooms: $3,400, 3-bedrooms: $3,100. The most common rental property sizes in Lihue, HI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 30.0% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,880$2,290
    Studio Rent $1,500$1,520
    1 Bed Rent $1,880$1,880
    2 Bed Rent $3,400$3,400
    3 Bed Rent $3,100$3,100
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.3%
    1 Bedroom
    15.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    42.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    30.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Property Listings — Lihue, HI

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lihue, HI is 85. This is a decrease of -11.0% 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
    		$685,000-25.0%
    Listing Count
    		665.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%5.0%
    Days on Market
    		64-25.0%
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    Demographics — Lihue, HI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lihue, HI has a population of 16,900, which has decreased by -7.4% over the past 5 years. Lihue, HI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.1% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		16,900-7.4%
    % Under 18
    		21.1%-13.2%
    % Seniors
    		20.5%22.0%
    % WFH
    		3.1%-45.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		28.7%28.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lihue, HI is a predominantly asian area, with 45.6% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has shrunk by 10.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lihue, HI is white, making up 13.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.7% of the population in Lihue, HI, and this percentage has decreased by 23.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		13.7%-20.8%
    % Black
    		1.2%20.0%
    % Hispanic
    		12.0%33.3%
    % Asian
    		45.6%-10.2%
    % Foreign Born
    		20.7%-23.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Lihue, HI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 157 mortgage originations in Lihue, HI, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 10.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Lihue, HI. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		157
    % Conventional Loans
    		93.0%
    % Government Loans
    		7.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		6.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Lihue, HI

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

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		588
    Total Units Section 8
    		534
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		76.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$200$1,880$1,680
    2 Bedroom-$1,200$3,400$2,200
    3 Bedroom-$290$3,100$2,810
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,330

    Affordability — Lihue, HI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio7.8
    Median Home Price$816,000
    Median Household Income$96,400

    Lihue, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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