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Kapolei, HI

Kapolei, HI.

Population: 48,807 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kapolei, HI is $857,408 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $699,915 after a median 85 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,467/month. 8 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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$857,408

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$857,408
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+13.6%
10-year appreciation
+50.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$893,236
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
$699,915
Median list price
$745,000
Median price per sqft
$621
1-year sale-price change
-11.4%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
154
For-sale inventory
186
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
Active listings
228
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
47

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,467/mo
1-year rent change
+6.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,300/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,240/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,510/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,440/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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Mauka Lani Elementary School, Makakilo Elementary School, Barbers Point Elementary School, Kapolei Elementary School, Kapolei 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
D
Flood risk level
Low
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 (6.6 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
17.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,546
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,055

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Honouliuli National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Honouliuli National Historic Site, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
150
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 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
1,999
Housing built before 1970
8.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,151
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

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

KapoleiState medianUS median
Median home value$857,408$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$699,915$918,750$325,000
Median days on market85 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$3,467/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,151$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 Kapolei, HI?
$857,408.
What is the median sale price in Kapolei, HI?
$699,915.
How long do homes take to sell in Kapolei, HI?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Kapolei, HI?
Typical rent: $3,467/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kapolei, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Kapolei, HI in a flood zone?
Low (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone D.
What is the wildfire risk in Kapolei, 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 Kapolei, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kapolei, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kapolei, HI?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kapolei, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 17.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kapolei, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 31. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kapolei, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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