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Kaaawa, HI

Kaaawa, HI.

Population: 1,478 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kaaawa, HI is $1.06M — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.18M after a median 152 days on market. 1 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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$1.06M

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

152

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.06M
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+58.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$1.06M
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
$1.18M
Median list price
$1.55M
Median price per sqft
$640
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
152 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,120/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,760/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Kaaawa Elementary 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific (10.1 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)

Annual precipitation
62.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
673
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,957
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,097

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (13 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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
1,977
Housing built before 1970
24.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,214
Households with broadband internet
83.4%

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

KaaawaState medianUS median
Median home value$1.06M$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.18M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market152 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,214$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 Kaaawa, HI?
$1.06M.
What is the median sale price in Kaaawa, HI?
$1.18M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kaaawa, HI?
Median days on market: 152 days.
What is typical rent in Kaaawa, HI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,240/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kaaawa, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Kaaawa, HI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Kaaawa, 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 Kaaawa, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kaaawa, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kaaawa, HI?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kaaawa, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kaaawa, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kaaawa, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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