Real Estate Investing in Kaaawa, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,427 • Honolulu County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 19.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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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 $1,062,165
Avg Monthly Rent $2,016
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kaaawa Real Estate

Kaaawa in Hawaii is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Kaaawa 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.

Transaction volume in Kaaawa has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Avg Home Value
$1,062,165
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,016
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (HI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Urban Honolulu, HI metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
2/2
73 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Urban Honolulu, HI metro
73
Days to pending
5.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Kaaawa, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaaawa, HI

How does Kaaawa, HI rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Kaaawa, HI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $1.1M and rents around $2,016/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are rents high in Kaaawa, HI?

Rental rates in Kaaawa, HI average $2,016/mo. Tenant demand and $1.1M home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What is the typical renter like in Kaaawa, HI?

Tenant demand in Kaaawa, HI is solid. The local workforce $2,016/mo rents across most rental classes.

What is the typical home price in Kaaawa, HI?

The median home value in Kaaawa, HI is roughly $1.1M. That puts it reasonable relative to the HI statewide average.

What are vacancy rates like in Kaaawa, HI?

Vacancy risk in Kaaawa, HI is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

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