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Kahuku, HI

Kahuku, HI.

Population: 2,782 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kahuku, HI is $1.07M — up 4.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.33M after a median 54.5 days on market. 2 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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$1.07M

Median home value

+4.7%

1-year change

54.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.07M
1-year appreciation
+4.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.07M
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
$1.33M
Median list price
$1.25M
Median price per sqft
$1,910
1-year sale-price change
+35.7%
Median days on market
54.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+0.5%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,560/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,060/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,690/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Kahuku High & Intermediate School, Kahuku 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
VE
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 (11.2 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
75.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,098
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
770

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Honouliuli National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Honouliuli National Historic Site, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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
1,978
Housing built before 1970
12.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,579
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

KahukuState medianUS median
Median home value$1.07M$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.33M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market55 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,579$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 Kahuku, HI?
$1.07M.
What is the median sale price in Kahuku, HI?
$1.33M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kahuku, HI?
Median days on market: 54.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kahuku, HI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,200/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kahuku, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Kahuku, HI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone VE.
What is the wildfire risk in Kahuku, 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 Kahuku, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kahuku, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kahuku, HI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kahuku, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kahuku, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kahuku, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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