Real Estate Investing in Kauai County, Hawaii

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11 ZIP codes • Population: 67,782

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

πŸ“ˆ 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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 24.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $1,215,292
Avg Monthly Rent $3,767
ZIP Codes 11

Investing in Kauai County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Hawaii: Kauai has 9 cities, 11 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Kauai County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Demographics in Kauai show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$1,215,292
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,767
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (HI)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kapaa, HI metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
72%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Kauai County

1 College 1,298 Students 286 Off-Campus Renters
C
Kauai Community College
2-Year Public Β· 1,298 students
πŸ“ ~286 students rent off-campus

Cities in Kauai County

ZIP Codes in Kauai County, HI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kauai County

Are renters plentiful in, HI?

Tenant quality in, HI ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $3,767/mo.

How should investors approach, HI?

, HI investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($1.2M prices, $3,767/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What is the average home sale price in, HI?

Homes in, HI typically sell near $1.2M. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

Is, HI above average for HI?

, HI sits broadly in line with the HI average on most investor metrics. Home values of $1.2M and rents of $3,767/mo set the benchmark here.

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