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Kailua kona, HI

Kailua kona, HI.

Population: 39,338 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kailua kona, HI is $879,278 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.06M after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,948/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, volcanicactivity, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$879,278

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$879,278
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+28.5%
10-year appreciation
+75.7%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$924,054
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
$1.06M
Median list price
$1.25M
Median price per sqft
$669
1-year sale-price change
-15.0%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
375
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
153
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
87 days
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,948/mo
1-year rent change
+13.1%
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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Schools include
Kealakehe Elementary School, Kahakai Elementary School, Kealakehe Intermediate School, Kealakehe High School, West Hawaii Explorations Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone
VE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.0%
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
78.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
72.0°F
Annual precipitation
19.0 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)
23
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,008
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,595

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
30
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+673 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,573
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
58,267
Average weekly wage
$1,002
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
974

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

How it compares

Kailua konaState medianUS median
Median home value$879,278$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.06M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market98 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,948/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,573$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 Kailua kona, HI?
$879,278.
What is the median sale price in Kailua kona, HI?
$1.06M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kailua kona, HI?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in Kailua kona, HI?
Typical rent: $2,948/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kailua kona, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Kailua kona, HI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone VE.
What is the wildfire risk in Kailua kona, HI?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kailua kona, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kailua kona, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kailua kona, HI?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kailua kona, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kailua kona, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kailua kona, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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