| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $675,000 | +3.9% | 76 | 3,483 | 6.5 | $165,000 |
| Kahului | $995,000 | -13.5% | 117 | 1,367 | 10.5 | $239,000 |
| Hilo | $599,000 | -3.2% | 92 | 1,365 | 7.8 | $147,000 |
| Kapaa | $1.51M | +8.1% | 116 | 385 | 16.1 | $366,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Hawaii housing market
Across the 4 Hawaii markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $835,000 as of September 2026, and 2 of 4 are priced below a year ago. Kapaa is the most expensive ($1.51M) and Hilo the least ($599,000).
Midpoint median list price
$835,000
4 markets
Markets down YoY
2/4
September 2026
Active listings
6,600
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Hawaii market?
The table lists every Hawaii market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hawaii?
Kapaa posted the biggest year-over-year change in Hawaii (+8.1%) and Kahului the weakest (-13.5%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +0.3%, with 6,600 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Hawaii?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $147,000 a year in Hilo and $366,000 in Kapaa, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Hawaii housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Hawaii?
Across WealthyBud's 4 tracked Hawaii markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $835,000 as of September 2026, from $599,000 in Hilo to $1.51M in Kapaa.
Are home prices falling in Hawaii?
2 of 4 tracked Hawaii markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Kahului at -13.5%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Hawaii?
Kapaa has the highest median listing price among tracked Hawaii markets at $1.51M (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Hawaii?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $147,000 a year in Hilo and $366,000 in Kapaa, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in Hawaii real estate? See Hawaii agent salary (BLS median $46,220) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.