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Pahoa, HI

Pahoa, HI.

Population: 15,262 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pahoa, HI is $292,823 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 88.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,846/month. 4 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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$292,823

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

88.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,823
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
-7.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+66.6%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$331,096
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
$360,000
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$318
1-year sale-price change
+8.3%
Median days on market
88.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
93
For-sale inventory
217
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
170
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
51

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,846/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
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Pahoa High & Intermediate School, Pahoa Elementary School, Keonepoko Elementary School, Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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
AE
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)

Annual precipitation
133.2 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
455

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Mountain View Airstrip (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilo International Airport (ITO) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$656
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

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

PahoaState medianUS median
Median home value$292,823$842,372$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market89 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$1,846/mo$3,045/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$656$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 Pahoa, HI?
$292,823.
What is the median sale price in Pahoa, HI?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pahoa, HI?
Median days on market: 88.5 days.
What is typical rent in Pahoa, HI?
Typical rent: $1,846/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pahoa, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is Pahoa, HI in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Pahoa, 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 Pahoa, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pahoa, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pahoa, HI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pahoa, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pahoa, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pahoa, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 112.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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