Real Estate Investing in Kalaheo, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,283 • Kauai County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 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 $1,094,294
Avg Monthly Rent $1,980
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kalaheo Real Estate

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

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

The $1,980/mo / $1.1M relationship in Kalaheo looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Kalaheo 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 Kapaa, HI

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Avg Home Value
$1,094,294
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,980
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (HI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kapaa, HI metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
72%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Kapaa, HI metro
0
Days to pending
5.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Kalaheo, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalaheo, HI

What monthly rent should investors expect in Kalaheo, HI?

Kalaheo, HI rentals go for roughly $1,980/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $1.1M acquisition costs.

Is Kalaheo, HI good for landlords?

Rental owners in Kalaheo, HI deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How does Kalaheo, HI rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Kalaheo, HI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $1.1M and rents around $1,980/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does house hacking make sense in Kalaheo, HI?

For house hackers, Kalaheo, HI is a tougher. The $1,980/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $1.1M property.

What approach is best for Kalaheo, HI real estate?

For Kalaheo, HI, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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