Real Estate Investing in Captain Cook, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,975 • Hawaii County

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Should you buy in Captain Cook, HI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 21.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $454,924
Avg Monthly Rent $2,500
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Captain Cook Real Estate

Captain Cook, HI covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

Investors considering Captain Cook, HI should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Market conditions in Captain Cook are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Captain Cook a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Hilo, HI

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Avg Home Value
$454,924
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,500
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (HI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hilo, HI metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
68%
Days Pending
2/2
87 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Hilo, HI metro
87
Days to pending
6.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Captain Cook, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Cook, HI

What is the typical vacancy rate in Captain Cook, HI?

Expect elevated vacancy in Captain Cook, HI. Rents at $2,500/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is HI a landlord-friendly state?

HI law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Captain Cook inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is the tenant base reliable in Captain Cook, HI?

Tenant quality in Captain Cook, HI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $2,500/mo.

What do rentals go for in Captain Cook, HI?

Rents in Captain Cook, HI run near $2,500/mo. Compared with median home prices of $455K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What are home prices like in Captain Cook, HI?

In Captain Cook, HI the median home value sits at $455K. Against the broader HI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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