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Kahuku, HI

Kahuku, HI.

Population: 2,782 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kahuku, HI is $1.11M — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.04M after a median 65 days on market. 2 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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$1.11M

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.11M
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+23.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.11M
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
$1.04M
Median list price
$1.19M
Median price per sqft
$1,297
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Kahuku High & Intermediate School, Kahuku 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 VE
NFIP flood claims on record
9
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
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Eastern Pacific (11.2 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
75.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.9 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,098
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
770

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Honouliuli National Historic Site (21 mi)
National parks include
Honouliuli National Historic Site, Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Wheeler Army Airfield (HHI) (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport (NGF) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 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
1978
Housing built before 1970
12.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,579
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

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

KahukuState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.11M$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$1.04M$918,750$325,000
Median days on market65 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,579$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 Kahuku, HI?
$1.11M.
What is the median sale price in Kahuku, HI?
$1.04M.
How long do homes take to sell in Kahuku, HI?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Kahuku, HI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,542/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kahuku, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, lightning, earthquake, landslide, tsunami.
Is Kahuku, HI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Kahuku, HI. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is VE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kahuku, HI?
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 Kahuku, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kahuku, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kahuku, HI?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kahuku, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kahuku, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kahuku, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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