Real Estate Investing in Waimanalo, Hawaii

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,315 • Honolulu County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (37/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.5% 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 $1,095,440
Avg Monthly Rent $1,854
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Waimanalo Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Hawaii: Waimanalo has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

decisively Waimanalo's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Waimanalo a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Urban Honolulu, HI

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Avg Home Value
$1,095,440
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,854
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 Waimanalo, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waimanalo, HI

What is the median home value in Waimanalo, HI?

Waimanalo, HI median home values land near $1.1M. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,854/mo-per-month rentals.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Waimanalo, HI?

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

What is the best play in Waimanalo, HI?

The best-fit strategy in Waimanalo, HI is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How viable is house hacking in Waimanalo, HI?

Waimanalo, HI offers a tougher house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,854/mo rent level.

What kind of tenants rent in Waimanalo, HI?

The renter base in Waimanalo, HI is reasonable for the $1,854/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

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