Real Estate Investing in Volcano, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,224 • Hawaii County

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Should you buy in Volcano, 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: 19.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.6% 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 $371,595
Avg Monthly Rent $1,683
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Volcano Real Estate

Volcano in Hawaii is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Volcano is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Volcano are subdued. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Volcano 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 Hilo, HI

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Avg Home Value
$371,595
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,683
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 Volcano, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Volcano, HI

What are home prices like in Volcano, HI?

In Volcano, HI the median home value sits at $372K. Against the broader HI market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the average monthly rent in Volcano, HI?

Investors in Volcano, HI typically see rents near $1,683/mo per month against $372K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How deep is the rental pool in Volcano, HI?

Volcano, HI draws a measured base of working renters. Demand at the $1,683/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Volcano, HI a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Volcano, HI is a challenging. With home values around $372K and rents at $1,683/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Which real estate strategy fits Volcano, HI?

Volcano, HI investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($372K prices, $1,683/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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