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Honolulu, HI — ZIP 96816

Population: 50,883 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) is $1.29M — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.57M after a median 60.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,753/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inlandflooding, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.29M

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

60.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.29M
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+38.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$1.33M
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
$1.57M
Median list price
$1.65M
Median price per sqft
$930
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
60.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,753/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,890/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,450/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,160/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
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School, Waialae Elementary - PCS, Palolo Elementary School, King Liholiho Elementary School, Kaimuki Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex (14.3 mi)
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
77.0°F
Average low
75.0°F
Annual precipitation
15.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12b (extreme annual low 55 to 60°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
31
Days with Good air quality
337
Days with Moderate air quality
27
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (11 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site, Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
213
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,586 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
61.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,442
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
356,164
Average weekly wage
$1,238
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,638

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

How it compares

ZIP 96816State medianUS median
Median home value$1.29M$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.57M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market61 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,753/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,442$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 96816?
$1.29M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96816?
$1.57M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96816?
Median days on market: 60.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96816?
Typical rent: $2,753/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96816?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is ZIP 96816 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96816?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96816?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96816?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96816?
11 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96816?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96816?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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