Kauai County, Hawaii Housing Market
In Kauai County, Hawaii, the median home value is $873,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,870. This places Kauai County at #20 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 within Hawaii.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,161
- Establishments: 3,235
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 130
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 31,864 (avg $85,893)
- Outflow: 30,211 (avg $82,956)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Kauai County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 96766 | 416.1 | -2.87% | 2025 |
| 2 | 96741 | 350.3 | -5.70% | 2025 |
| 3 | 96754 | 577.3 | — | 2024 |
| 4 | 96746 | 423.4 | -0.78% | 2025 |
| 5 | 96756 | 353.9 | -4.85% | 2023 |
| 6 | 96722 | 289.8 | — | 2020 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kauai County | Hawaii Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $873,200 | $798,675 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,870 | $1,844 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.6% | 67.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 38.9 | 35.7 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kauai County is 9.3% above the Hawaii state average and 283.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,870/month is 1.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 38.9, Kauai County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Kauai County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.6%, compared to 67.0% in Hawaii and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa County | California | $869,500 | $2,237 |
| Contra Costa County | California | $866,800 | $2,375 |
| King County | Washington | $859,900 | $2,092 |
| San Diego County | California | $854,700 | $2,246 |
| Routt County | Colorado | $854,700 | $1,917 |
Other Counties in Hawaii
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | $897,500 | $2,083 | 59.8% |
| Maui County | $904,700 | $1,916 | 65.6% |
| Hawaii County | $519,300 | $1,510 | 74.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).