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Lihue, HI — ZIP 96766

Population: 17,526 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 96766 (Lihue, HI) is $844,196 — up 4.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,000 after a median 98 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$844,196

Median home value

+4.5%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$844,196
1-year appreciation
+4.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$844,196
House Price Index (state)
384.1 (-0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$625,000
Median list price
$542,000
Median price per sqft
$731
1-year sale-price change
+25.0%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,577/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,972/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,879/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Kauai High School, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, King Kaumualii Elementary School, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, Kawaikini - NCPCS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
71.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12a (extreme annual low 50 to 55°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,490
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,343

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Haiku Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lihue Airport (LIH) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
39
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-72 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
21.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,608
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
79.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,446
Average weekly wage
$1,049
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96766State medianUS median
Median home value$844,196$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$625,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market98 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,608$1,913$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 96766?
$844,196.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96766?
$625,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96766?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96766?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,586/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96766?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami, wildfire.
Is ZIP 96766 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96766?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96766?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96766?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96766?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 96766 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96766?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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