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Makawao, HI

Makawao, HI.

Population: 18,569 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Makawao, HI is $1.11M — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.25M after a median 88 days on market. Typical rent runs $4,039/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with inlandflooding, lightning, tsunami the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.11M

Median home value

-1.4%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.11M
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+79.9%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$1.15M
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
$1.25M
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$712
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$4,039/mo
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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Makawao Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School, Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School, King Kekaulike High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, lightning, tsunami, volcanicActivity, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
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
64.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12a (extreme annual low 50 to 55°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
20
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
2
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
152

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,253
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,553

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Haleakalā National Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Haleakalā National Park, Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
Kahului International Airport (OGG) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kahului International Airport (OGG) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, KULA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-167 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
18.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,509
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,572
Average weekly wage
$1,102
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
578

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

How it compares

MakawaoState medianUS median
Median home value$1.11M$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$1.25M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market88 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$4,039/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,509$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 Makawao, HI?
$1.11M.
What is the median sale price in Makawao, HI?
$1.25M.
How long do homes take to sell in Makawao, HI?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in Makawao, HI?
Typical rent: $4,039/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Makawao, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, lightning, tsunami, volcanicActivity, earthquake.
Is Makawao, HI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Makawao, HI?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Makawao, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Makawao, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Makawao, HI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Makawao, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Makawao, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Makawao, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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