Real Estate Investing in Honolulu County, Hawaii

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28 ZIP codes • Population: 990,891

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (32/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (42/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $968,041
Avg Monthly Rent $2,854
ZIP Codes 28

Investing in Honolulu County Real Estate

Honolulu County spans 28 ZIP codes across 18 cities in Hawaii, with a population of 990,891. The county's sluggish investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

Across Honolulu's 28 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The 0% renter share in Honolulu masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Oishi's Property Management, founded in 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii, provides quality management services to owners and condominium associations, also serving Las Vegas. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$968,041
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,854
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (HI)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Honolulu County

18 Colleges 50,959 Students 8,632 Off-Campus Renters
B
University of Hawaii at Manoa
4-Year Public Β· 19,256 students
πŸ“ ~2,387 students rent off-campus
B
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
4-Year Private Β· 2,836 students
C+
Pacific Rim Christian University
4-Year Private Β· 169 students
C
University of Phoenix-Hawaii
4-Year For-Profit Β· 10 students
C
Chaminade University of Honolulu
4-Year Private Β· 2,602 students
C
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy
Vocational For-Profit Β· 68 students
C
University of Hawaii-West Oahu
4-Year Public Β· 2,863 students
πŸ“ ~947 students rent off-campus
C
Hawaii Institute of Hair Design
Vocational For-Profit Β· 70 students
C
Leeward Community College
2-Year Public Β· 6,059 students
πŸ“ ~1,714 students rent off-campus
C
Kapiolani Community College
2-Year Public Β· 5,822 students
πŸ“ ~1,513 students rent off-campus
C
Honolulu Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,204 students
πŸ“ ~1,015 students rent off-campus
C
Hawaii Pacific University
4-Year Private Β· 4,748 students
C
Windward Community College
2-Year Public Β· 2,743 students
πŸ“ ~1,056 students rent off-campus
C
Hawaii Tokai International College
2-Year Private Β· 87 students
D
University of Hawaii System Office
4-Year Public Β· 0 students
D
Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med
4-Year For-Profit Β· 57 students
D
Paul Mitchell the School-Honolulu
2-Year For-Profit Β· 148 students
D
Hawaii Medical College
2-Year For-Profit Β· 217 students

Investor Insight: With 8,632 students living off-campus, Honolulu County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Honolulu County

ZIP Codes in Honolulu County, HI

96706 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Ewa Beach
Population 83,467
Avg Home $829,708
Avg Rent $3,573/mo
96797 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waipahu
Population 72,717
Avg Home $870,324
Avg Rent $2,897/mo
96744 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kaneohe
Population 56,245
Avg Home $1,088,808
Avg Rent $3,593/mo
96817 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 55,213
Avg Home $821,387
Avg Rent $2,510/mo
96818 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 55,107
Avg Home $522,655
Avg Rent $2,477/mo
96789 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Mililani
Population 54,608
Avg Home $876,347
Avg Rent $3,078/mo
96819 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 51,961
Avg Home $1,086,169
Avg Rent $2,605/mo
96734 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kailua
Population 50,985
Avg Home $1,533,177
Avg Rent $4,015/mo
96816 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 50,711
Avg Home $1,294,945
Avg Rent $2,753/mo
96792 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waianae
Population 49,879
Avg Home $583,642
Avg Rent $2,339/mo
96707 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kapolei
Population 49,316
Avg Home $857,408
Avg Rent $3,467/mo
96822 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 44,551
Avg Home $650,290
Avg Rent $2,212/mo
96786 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Wahiawa
Population 41,293
Avg Home $855,603
Avg Rent $2,410/mo
96701 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Aiea
Population 40,504
Avg Home $828,177
Avg Rent $2,752/mo
96782 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Pearl City
Population 37,740
Avg Home $940,406
Avg Rent $2,591/mo
96825 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 30,904
Avg Home $1,245,131
Avg Rent $4,124/mo
96826 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 29,718
Avg Home $467,912
Avg Rent $2,122/mo
96815 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 27,146
Avg Home $502,243
Avg Rent $2,711/mo
96813 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 26,059
Avg Home $666,707
Avg Rent $2,885/mo
96814 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 23,739
Avg Home $651,128
Avg Rent $3,340/mo
96821 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Honolulu
Population 19,831
Avg Home $1,833,930
Avg Rent $4,198/mo
96795 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waimanalo
Population 10,315
Avg Home $1,095,440
Avg Rent $1,854/mo
96712 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Haleiwa
Population 8,099
Avg Home $1,692,913
Avg Rent $3,249/mo
96791 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Waialua
Population 6,434
Avg Home $1,037,306
Avg Rent $2,871/mo
96762 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Laie
Population 5,699
Avg Home $1,281,103
Avg Rent $2,772/mo
96717 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hauula
Population 4,396
Avg Home $859,056
Avg Rent $2,511/mo
96731 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kahuku
Population 2,827
Avg Home $1,071,059
Avg Rent $1,980/mo
96730 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Kaaawa
Population 1,427
Avg Home $1,062,165
Avg Rent $2,016/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Honolulu County

What are rental rates like in, HI?

Rents in, HI run near $2,854/mo. Compared with median home prices of $968K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is HI a landlord-friendly state?

HI ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is real estate in, HI a good investment right now?

Our data puts, HI at 2.6/5 for investability. Home prices of $968K and rents around $2,854/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How deep is the rental pool in, HI?

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

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