Real Estate Investing in Laie, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,699 • Honolulu County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (26/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

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  • High vacancy: 20.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.1% 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 $1,281,103
Avg Monthly Rent $2,772
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Laie Real Estate

Across Laie's 1 ZIPs, the picture is lackluster: $1.3M median values, $2,772/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Laie — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Urban Honolulu, HI

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Avg Home Value
$1,281,103
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,772
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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Laie

1 College 2,836 Students
B
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
4-Year Private · 2,836 students

ZIP Codes in Laie, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laie, HI

What are home prices like in Laie, HI?

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

How strong is the working-renter base in Laie, HI?

Laie, HI offers a steady renter base at the $2,772/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Laie, HI?

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

What type of investing works in Laie, HI?

Most investors in Laie, HI run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 2.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Is Laie, HI a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Laie, HI scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $1.3M and rents near $2,772/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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