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South Kohala, Honolulu, HI—96822

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$651,000
1.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$95,600
30.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
97
15.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.6%
Median Rent
$2,000
10.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,800
6.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,300
12.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,980
12.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

As of Dec '25, the median home price in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is $651,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.5%. This indicates that home prices in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.6%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$651,000-1.5%
Single Family $1,592,0001.9%
Condos $372,000-4.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $326,000
    -5.5%
    2 Bed
    		$438,000-4.4%
    3 Bed
    		$1,429,0002.3%
    4 Bed
    		$1,685,0002.0%
    5 Bed $1,862,6581.8%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    9.6%
    1 Bedroom
    22.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    19.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    9.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    5.6%

    Rental Trends — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is $2,440, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is studios: $1,660, 1-bedrooms: $1,780, 2-bedrooms: $2,500, 3-bedrooms: $4,350, 4-bedrooms: $5,440. The most common rental property sizes in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 35.1% and 32.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,000$2,440
    Studio Rent $1,800$1,660
    1 Bed Rent $1,800$1,780
    2 Bed Rent $2,300$2,500
    3 Bed Rent $3,980$4,350
    4 Bed Rent $5,500$5,440
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    15.9%
    1 Bedroom
    32.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    35.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    11.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.5%

    Property Listings — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is 86. 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 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$412,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		17318.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%18.0%
    Days on Market
    		9715.0%
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    Demographics — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Kohala, Honolulu, HI has a population of 44,600, which has decreased by -4.5% over the past 5 years. South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is a less popular place for families, as children make up 14.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 57.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		44,600-4.5%
    % Under 18
    		14.6%2.8%
    % Seniors
    		23.1%4.5%
    % WFH
    		11.2%143.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		57.5%17.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is a predominantly asian area, with 48.1% of the population identifying as asian. The asian population has shrunk by 7.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI is white, making up 21.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 20.4% of the population in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI, and this percentage has increased by 8.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		21.0%12.9%
    % Black
    		1.1%-8.3%
    % Hispanic
    		5.2%-13.3%
    % Asian
    		48.1%-7.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		20.4%8.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 368 mortgage originations in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 53.0%, with 14.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		368
    % Conventional Loans
    		88.0%
    % Government Loans
    		12.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		2.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		4.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI under the Section 8 program is 4.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in South Kohala, Honolulu, HI, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		391
    Total Units Section 8
    		365
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		4.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		78.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$150$1,800$1,950
    2 Bedroom$260$2,300$2,560
    3 Bedroom-$390$3,980$3,590
    4 Bedroom-$1,200$5,500$4,300

    Affordability — South Kohala, Honolulu, HI

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.9
    Median Home Price$651,000
    Median Household Income$95,600

    South Kohala, Honolulu, HI — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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