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Paauilo, HI

Paauilo, HI.

Population: 1,355 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Paauilo, HI is $542,994 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $782,500 after a median 71.5 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 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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$542,994

Median home value

-0.9%

1-year change

71.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$542,994
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$575,833
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
$782,500
Median list price
$819,000
Median price per sqft
$522
1-year sale-price change
+50.5%
Median days on market
71.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
70.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
96.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
11a (extreme annual low 40 to 45°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
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
244
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
593

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site (28 mi)
National parks include
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Upper Paauilo Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, HALE HO'OLA HAMAKUA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
+673 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
45.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,798
Households with broadband internet
52.3%

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

PaauiloState medianUS median
Median home value$542,994$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$782,500$918,750$325,000
Median days on market72 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,798$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 Paauilo, HI?
$542,994.
What is the median sale price in Paauilo, HI?
$782,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Paauilo, HI?
Median days on market: 71.5 days.
What is typical rent in Paauilo, HI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,586/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paauilo, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Paauilo, HI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Paauilo, 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 Paauilo, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paauilo, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paauilo, HI?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Paauilo, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Paauilo, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Paauilo, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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