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Pahoa, HI

Pahoa, HI.

Population: 15,262 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pahoa, HI is $287,786 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $344,500 after a median 86 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,883/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, volcanic activity, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$287,786

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$287,786
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-7.5%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+64.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Sep 2022)
$326,593
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
$344,500
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$309
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
84
For-sale inventory
230
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
199
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
49

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,883/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,615/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,081/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,620/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,910/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Pahoa High & Intermediate School, Pahoa Elementary School, Keonepoko Elementary School, Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, volcanic activity, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · volcanic activity: Very High · wildfire: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
40
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
53.5 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)
32
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
237
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
455

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Mountain View Airstrip (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilo International Airport (ITO) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER, KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
+673 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
6.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.3%
Median annual property tax
$656
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
62.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,210
Average weekly wage
$1,096
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,230

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

How it compares

PahoaState medianUS median
Typical home value$287,786$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$344,500$918,750$325,000
Median days on market86 days107 days51 days
Typical rent$1,883/mo$3,018/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$656$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 Pahoa, HI?
$287,786.
What is the median sale price in Pahoa, HI?
$344,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Pahoa, HI?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in Pahoa, HI?
Typical rent: $1,883/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pahoa, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, volcanic activity, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire.
Is Pahoa, HI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pahoa, HI. 40 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pahoa, HI?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pahoa, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pahoa, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pahoa, HI?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pahoa, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pahoa, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pahoa, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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