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Honolulu, HI — ZIP 96818

Population: 54,822 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 96818 (Honolulu, HI) is $511,603 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $462,500 after a median 110 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,552/month. 10 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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$511,603

Typical home value

-2.5%

1-year change

110

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$511,603
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-7.2%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+14.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$562,611
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
$462,500
Median list price
$465,000
Median price per sqft
$576
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
110 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
129
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
90 days
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,552/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
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
10
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Makalapa Elementary School, Salt Lake Elementary School, Admiral Arthur W Radford High School, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School, Pearl Harbor Elementary 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
1
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pearl Harbor Naval Complex (4.1 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
78.0°F
Average high
85.0°F
Average low
72.0°F
Annual precipitation
24.1 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
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
346
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
69,867
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,048

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pearl Harbor National Memorial (2 mi)
National parks include
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Honouliuli National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Hickam Air Force Base (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hickam Air Force Base (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
THE QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER, STRAUB CLINIC AND HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTH CASTLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
267
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.7 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
1982
Housing built before 1970
20.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,960
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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 96818State medianUS median
Typical home value$511,603$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$462,500$918,750$325,000
Median days on market110 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$2,552/mo$3,018/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,960$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 96818?
$511,603.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96818?
$462,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96818?
Median days on market: 110 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96818?
Typical rent: $2,552/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96818?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is ZIP 96818 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 96818. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 96818?
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 96818?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96818?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 96818?
10 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 96818 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 96818?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96818?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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