Real Estate Investing in Kilauea, Hawaii

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 9,695 • Kauai County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (33/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

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: 14.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 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 $1,303,665
Avg Monthly Rent $2,007
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Kilauea Real Estate

With a sizable population across 3 ZIPs, Kilauea shows the kind of modest fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

The investment case for Kilauea is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 2.7 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in Kilauea are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Hawaii.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Kapaa, HI

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Avg Home Value
$1,303,665
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,007
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 Kilauea, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kilauea, HI

How deep is the rental pool in Kilauea, HI?

Kilauea, HI draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $2,007/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What type of investing works in Kilauea, HI?

Most investors in Kilauea, HI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 2.7/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What price range are homes in Kilauea, HI?

Homes in Kilauea, HI typically sell near $1.3M. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Kilauea, HI?

Rental vacancy in Kilauea, HI is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Does house hacking work in Kilauea, HI?

For house hackers, Kilauea, HI is a tougher. The $2,007/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $1.3M property.

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