Hawaii Housing Market Trends

Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03

Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Hawaii?

The Hawaii housing market is showing balanced conditions.

home values have been essentially flat (-1.9%) over the past year. there are currently 1,738 homes on the market.

Median Home Value

$820,224

Zillow Home Value Index

Year-over-Year

-1.9%

Home value change

5-Year Change

+26.6%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$3,057/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index

Active Listings

1,738

Homes for sale

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Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Hawaii vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.

Rent Trends

Average rent in Hawaii: $3,057/mo (+1.9% YoY)

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

With a median home value of $820,224 and average rent of $3,057/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Hawaii is 22.4. A ratio above 21 suggests renting may be more cost-effective.

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