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HI area data

Honolulu, HI

Aggregated across 12 ZIP codes in Honolulu.

Population: 414,987 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Honolulu, HI is $885,682 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.05M after a median 82 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,903/month. 74 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 11.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$885,682

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

82

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$885,682
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.5%
5-year appreciation
+9.5%
10-year appreciation
+29.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$921,602
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
$1.05M
Median list price
$1.09M
Median price per sqft
$794
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
82 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
2,393
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
83 days
New listings (monthly)
465

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,903/mo
1-year rent change
+5.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,978/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,126/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,873/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,673/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
111.8 (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
74
Elementary schools
49
Middle schools
12
High schools
8
Charter schools
6
Schools include
Royal Elementary School, Pauoa Elementary School, President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School, Princess Ruth Keelikolani 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 (varies by location)
includes 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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex (4.1 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
75.6°F
Average high
80.8°F
Average low
70.3°F
Annual precipitation
45.2 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
339
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
114

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-10,895
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
86,533
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,502

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
31
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (2 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site, Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Hickam Air Force Base (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickam Air Force Base (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.6 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
212
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 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
1,975
Housing built before 1970
43.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,629
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.3%

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

HonoluluState medianUS median
Median home value$885,682$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.05M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market82 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,903/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,629$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 Honolulu, HI?
$885,682.
What is the median sale price in Honolulu, HI?
$1.05M.
How long do homes take to sell in Honolulu, HI?
Median days on market: 82 days.
What is typical rent in Honolulu, HI?
Typical rent: $2,903/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Honolulu, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Honolulu, HI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Honolulu, HI?
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 Honolulu, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Honolulu, HI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Honolulu, HI?
74 schools (49 elementary, 12 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Honolulu, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 14.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Honolulu, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Honolulu, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 111.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Honolulu

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