Real Estate Investing in Kailua Kona, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 40,805 • Hawaii County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (40/100)

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: 24.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.2% 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 $879,278
Avg Monthly Rent $2,948
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kailua Kona Real Estate

Kailua Kona 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.

decisively Kailua Kona's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $2,948/mo / $879K relationship in Kailua Kona looks underwhelming once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. looks to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Kailua Kona haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Hilo, HI

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Avg Home Value
$879,278
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,948
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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Kailua Kona

1 College 12 Students
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Vocational For-Profit · 12 students

ZIP Codes in Kailua Kona, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kailua Kona, HI

What price range are homes in Kailua Kona, HI?

Median home price in Kailua Kona, HI is near $879K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been steady and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How deep is the rental pool in Kailua Kona, HI?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Kailua Kona, HI. The rental market absorbs $2,948/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Kailua Kona, HI?

Kailua Kona, HI vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Where do rents currently stand in Kailua Kona, HI?

The typical rental in Kailua Kona, HI commands about $2,948/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $879K purchase basis.

What does house hacking look like in Kailua Kona, HI?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Kailua Kona, HI reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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