Real Estate Investing in Papaikou, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,993 • Hawaii County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

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: 26.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 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 $544,577
Avg Monthly Rent $2,052
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Papaikou Real Estate

Across Papaikou's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $545K median values, $2,052/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Papaikou is in that category.

Transaction volume in Papaikou has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Avg Home Value
$544,577
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,052
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

ZIP Codes in Papaikou, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Papaikou, HI

Where do home prices stand in Papaikou, HI?

Expect median prices around $545K in Papaikou, HI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

How deep is the rental pool in Papaikou, HI?

Working renters make up the core of the Papaikou, HI tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

How high is vacancy risk in Papaikou, HI?

Vacancy in Papaikou, HI is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,052/mo.

Does Papaikou, HI favor landlords or tenants?

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

How much do tenants pay in Papaikou, HI?

Investors in Papaikou, HI typically see rents near $2,052/mo per month against $545K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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