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Kailua, HI — ZIP 96734

Population: 50,670 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96734 (Kailua, HI) is $1.52M — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.50M after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,890/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with inland flooding, lightning, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.52M

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.52M
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+60.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.52M
House Price Index (state)
424.1 (+5.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.50M
Median list price
$1.59M
Median price per sqft
$904
1-year sale-price change
-1.5%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
114
For-sale inventory
137
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
43

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,890/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,836/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,951/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,249/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.8 : 1
Schools include
Enchanted Lake Elementary School, Kaelepulu Elementary School, Kailua Elementary School, Kailua High School, Kailua Intermediate School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tsunami: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
356
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
8.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex (14.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
70.0°F
Annual precipitation
77.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12b (extreme annual low 55 to 60°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
10
Highest AQI recorded (year)
59

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
351
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,949

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (12 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site, Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
198
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,586 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
50.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,970
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
360,796
Average weekly wage
$1,351
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,446

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96734State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.52M$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$1.50M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market52 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$3,890/mo$3,018/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,970$1,913$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 96734?
$1.52M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96734?
$1.50M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96734?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96734?
Typical rent: $3,890/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96734?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is ZIP 96734 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 96734. 356 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96734?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96734?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96734?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96734?
13 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 96734 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96734?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96734?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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