Real Estate Investing in Holualoa, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,672 • Hawaii County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $1,030,488
Avg Monthly Rent $2,151
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Holualoa Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Hawaii: Holualoa has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Holualoa is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $2,151/mo / $1.0M relationship in Holualoa looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Holualoa masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Hilo, HI

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Avg Home Value
$1,030,488
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,151
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 Holualoa, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holualoa, HI

What do rentals go for in Holualoa, HI?

Holualoa, HI rentals go for roughly $2,151/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $1.0M acquisition costs.

Is the tenant base reliable in Holualoa, HI?

Holualoa, HI offers a steady renter base at the $2,151/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How strong is Holualoa, HI for real estate investors?

Investors tracking Holualoa, HI will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $1.0M median home values and $2,151/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

Is Holualoa, HI good for house hacking?

Holualoa, HI is a a tougher market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $1.0M price point reasonable to enter.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Holualoa, HI?

Holualoa, HI carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $2,151/mo.

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