Real Estate Investing in Waikoloa, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,407 • Hawaii County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (50/100)

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: 42.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.2% 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 $833,915
Avg Monthly Rent $3,167
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waikoloa Real Estate

Waikoloa (Hawaii) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

decisively Waikoloa's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Waikoloa are thin. 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 Waikoloa masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$833,915
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,167
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 Waikoloa, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waikoloa, HI

Is it easy to find good tenants in Waikoloa, HI?

Tenant demand in Waikoloa, HI is solid. The local workforce $3,167/mo rents across most rental classes.

What kind of market is Waikoloa, HI for investors?

Investors tracking Waikoloa, HI will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $834K median home values and $3,167/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting predictable returns.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Waikoloa, HI?

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

Are rents high in Waikoloa, HI?

Waikoloa, HI rentals go for roughly $3,167/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $834K acquisition costs.

What price range are homes in Waikoloa, HI?

Median home price in Waikoloa, HI is near $834K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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