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Papaaloa, HI

Papaaloa, HI.

Population: 400 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Papaaloa, HI is $826,544 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $999,500 after a median 100 days on market. 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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$826,544

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

100

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$826,544
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$869,744
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
$999,500
Median list price
$1.67M
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
-28.6%
Median days on market
100 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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

Rents

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)

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 A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
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)

Average annual temperature
71.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
148.2 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
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
331

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site (40 mi)
National parks include
Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
Upper Paauilo Airstrip (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hilo International Airport (ITO) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
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
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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
1979
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.9%
Median annual property tax
$360
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

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

PapaaloaState medianUS median
Typical home value$826,544$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$999,500$918,750$325,000
Median days on market100 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$360$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 Papaaloa, HI?
$826,544.
What is the median sale price in Papaaloa, HI?
$999,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Papaaloa, HI?
Median days on market: 100 days.
What is typical rent in Papaaloa, HI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,081/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Papaaloa, HI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, volcanic activity, earthquake, inland flooding, wildfire.
Is Papaaloa, HI in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Papaaloa, HI. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Papaaloa, 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 Papaaloa, HI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Papaaloa, HI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Papaaloa, HI walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Papaaloa, HI?
Good. Median AQI: 32. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Papaaloa, HI?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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