Top Hawaii markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu, HI | 40 | F |
| 2 | Hilo, HI | 17 | F |
| 3 | Kapaa, HI | 12 | F |
| 4 | Kahului, HI | 3 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County, HI | 38 | F |
| 2 | Hawaii County, HI | 20 | F |
| 3 | Kauai County, HI | 15 | F |
| 4 | Maui County, HI | 6 | F |
Hawaii Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Hawaii. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Hawaii Metro Areas
4 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Hawaii
Hawaii Counties
4 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Hawaii
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Hawaii Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Hawaii means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Hawaii on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Hawaii's housing market operates under the most extreme supply constraints in the United States — limited buildable land on each island combined with strong demand from mainland buyers, military families, and vacation home investors. Oahu anchors the most liquid market while Maui commands the highest price points. PropertyIQ's scoring for Hawaii accounts for the unique insurance, HOA, and association fee structures that substantially affect net investor returns.
Explore PropertyIQ's interactive map to compare all Hawaii markets on a single view, or browse individual metro and county pages for detailed analytics, AI-generated market reports, and historical trend data. Sign up free to access PropertyIQ's full scoring dashboard for every Hawaii market.
Hawaii Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Hawaii Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-07-17. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Hawaii?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 4 metro areas and 4 counties in Hawaii, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Hawaii market?
A score of 50 marks Hawaii's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Hawaii market is read against Hawaii's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Hawaii average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Hawaii?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Hawaii metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Hawaii market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Hawaii shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Hawaii metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Urban Honolulu, HI has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Hawaii metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.