Real Estate Investing in Waianae, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 49,879 • Honolulu County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (35/100)

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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 12.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.0% 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 $583,642
Avg Monthly Rent $2,339
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waianae Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Waianae shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

Transaction volume in Waianae has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

The 0% renter share in Waianae 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 Urban Honolulu, HI

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Avg Home Value
$583,642
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,339
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

ZIP Codes in Waianae, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waianae, HI

How qualified is the tenant pool in Waianae, HI?

Waianae, HI draws a predictable base of working renters. Demand at the $2,339/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Does house hacking work in Waianae, HI?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Waianae, HI reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Is housing expensive in Waianae, HI?

Expect median prices around $584K in Waianae, HI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Waianae, HI?

Expect elevated vacancy in Waianae, HI. Rents at $2,339/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Waianae, HI?

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

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