Real Estate Investing in Kailua, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 50,985 • Honolulu County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (47/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 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 $1,533,177
Avg Monthly Rent $4,015
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kailua Real Estate

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

Across Kailua's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run sluggish: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

firmly Kailua's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Kailua's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Urban Honolulu, HI

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Oishi's Property Management, founded in 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii, provides quality management services to owners and condominium associations, also serving Las Vegas. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$1,533,177
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,015
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 Kailua, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kailua, HI

What is the typical home price in Kailua, HI?

Median home price in Kailua, HI is near $1.5M, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been reliable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Which investment style suits Kailua, HI?

Most investors in Kailua, HI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What is the typical renter like in Kailua, HI?

Tenant demand in Kailua, HI is solid. The local workforce $4,015/mo rents across most rental classes.

How strict are landlord regulations in Kailua, HI?

Kailua, HI falls under HI landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What are rental rates like in Kailua, HI?

Kailua, HI rentals go for roughly $4,015/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $1.5M acquisition costs.

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