The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96747 sells for about $810,000, or $558 per square foot.
Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 96747 — Kaumakani
The housing market in 96747 is characterized by very low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a small, rural island community. Prices remain stable, reflecting a niche market with high barriers to entry and limited new development. Data for specific metrics like price cuts and year-over-year changes are not published at the ZIP level, necessitating reliance on broader county trends.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and local families who prioritize access to natural amenities over urban convenience.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 14.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96747, Kauai County, Hawaii
The area is subject to tropical storm and hurricane risks common to the Hawaiian Islands, with specific flood zone designations varying by parcel.
Economic activity is primarily driven by tourism, agriculture, and local services, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Hawaii) — Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by applying county-specific tax rates to the assessed value of the property. The formula is (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Tax Rate. Exemptions include homestead exemptions for owner-occupants, which vary by county.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for travel, with a mean commute time of approximately 19.7 minutes to local employment centers.
The area offers significant access to coastal recreation, including beaches, hiking trails, and scenic natural landscapes characteristic of Kauai.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with significant pressure from the tourism sector and short-term rental usage.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the tourism industry, small-scale agriculture, and government services.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit infrastructure serving the rural geography.
Development is strictly regulated to preserve the rural character and environmental integrity of the island.
Kauai County assesses property values annually based on market data and land use, with specific exemptions for residents.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and state-level school funding, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the high risk of wind and flood damage associated with the Pacific climate.
Hawaii is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.68.4 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.719.7 mi
- Kalapaki Joe's Poipu411.2 mi
- Lu’au Kalamaku4.515 mi
- The Plantation House by Gaylords4.515.1 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.911.1 mi
- Waimea Canyon Lookout4.911 mi
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor4.55.5 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.68.4 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.67.3 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.719.7 mi
- Kauaʻi Museum4.616.6 mi
- Warehouse 35404.67.1 mi
- Koke'e Natural History Museum4.414.9 mi
- Kapaia Swinging Bridge4.417.1 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.911.1 mi
- Salt Pond Beach Park4.71.4 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.68.4 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.67.3 mi
- Poipu Beach Park4.811 mi
- Port Allen Marina Center4.62.3 mi
- Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor4.68.7 mi
- Glass Beach3.42.6 mi
- Poipu Bay Golf Course4.412 mi
- Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course4.45.8 mi
- Kiahuna Golf Club4.210.6 mi
- The Shops at Kukui‘ula4.59.9 mi
- Poipu Shopping Village4.410.6 mi
- Warehouse 35404.67.1 mi
- Poipu Bay Golf Course4.412 mi
- 'Ele'ele Shopping Center4.22.3 mi
- Lihue Airport4.118.1 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.918.2 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters523.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides direct access to beaches and ocean activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.