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Wailuku, HI—96793

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$909,000
5.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$104,000
27.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
97
8.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
$3,000
9.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,100
0.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,900
5.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,500
9.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Wailuku, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Wailuku, HI is $909,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.6%. This indicates that home prices in Wailuku, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$909,000-5.6%
Single Family $985,000-5.0%
Condos $573,000-10.6%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $403,000
    -12.0%
    2 Bed
    		$599,000-8.4%
    3 Bed
    		$938,000-5.3%
    4 Bed
    		$1,100,000-5.3%
    5 Bed $1,153,317-3.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.8%
    1 Bedroom
    8.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    43.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.6%

    Rental Trends — Wailuku, HI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wailuku, HI is $3,360, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wailuku, HI is studios: $1,400, 1-bedrooms: $2,130, 2-bedrooms: $3,260, 3-bedrooms: $4,360, 4-bedrooms: $4,930. The most common rental property sizes in Wailuku, HI are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 25.4% and 24.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,000$3,360
    Studio Rent $1,400$1,400
    1 Bed Rent $2,100$2,130
    2 Bed Rent $2,900$3,260
    3 Bed Rent $4,500$4,360
    4 Bed Rent $4,800$4,930
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    13.4%
    1 Bedroom
    24.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    24.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.5%

    Property Listings — Wailuku, HI

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wailuku, HI is 91. This is a increase of 18.0% 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 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$899,0001.0%
    Listing Count
    		1424.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%4.0%
    Days on Market
    		978.0%
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    Demographics — Wailuku, HI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wailuku, HI has a population of 32,600, which has decreased by -1.3% over the past 5 years. Wailuku, HI is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 29.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		32,600-1.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.2%-0.4%
    % Seniors
    		18.3%28.9%
    % WFH
    		5.1%34.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		29.4%25.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wailuku, HI is a predominantly asian area, with 34.4% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has grown by 20.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wailuku, HI is white, making up 16.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.7% of the population in Wailuku, HI, and this percentage has decreased by 9.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		16.2%-12.9%
    % Black
    		1.2%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		8.8%-25.4%
    % Asian
    		34.4%20.7%
    % Foreign Born
    		13.7%-9.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Wailuku, HI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 387 mortgage originations in Wailuku, HI, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 16.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Wailuku, HI. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% 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
    		387
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Wailuku, HI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Wailuku, HI under the Section 8 program is 16.8%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Wailuku, HI, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		668
    Total Units Section 8
    		463
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		16.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		97.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$520$2,100$1,580
    2 Bedroom-$830$2,900$2,070
    3 Bedroom-$1,720$4,500$2,780
    4 Bedroom-$1,590$4,800$3,210

    Affordability — Wailuku, HI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio8.3
    Median Home Price$909,000
    Median Household Income$104,000

    Wailuku, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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