The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96752 sells for about $750,000, or $550 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 96752 — Kekaha
The housing market in 96752 remains stable with limited inventory and steady demand. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by the area's desirability and restricted supply. No specific ZIP-level sales count or price cut data was available from the provided sources, so those figures are omitted.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including local families and individuals who prioritize proximity to nature over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 96752, Kauai County, Hawaii
Crime rates in this rural Kauai community remain low and stable, consistent with regional trends across the island.
Local schools are part of the Hawaii Department of Education system, generally reflecting the performance standards of the Kauai district.
The area faces significant exposure to tropical storm and hurricane winds, as well as potential tsunami risks in coastal zones.
Economic momentum is driven primarily 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.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel along the island's primary coastal highways, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers immediate access to world-class beaches, hiking trails, and scenic coastal parks, with basic shopping and dining located in nearby towns.
The rental market is tight with high demand from both long-term residents and seasonal workers, often influenced by the prevalence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the tourism and hospitality sectors, supplemented by small-scale agriculture and local government employment.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on the island's main highway corridors, with minimal public transit infrastructure.
Development is strictly regulated by county zoning and environmental protections, limiting large-scale expansion.
The Kauai County Real Property Assessment Division manages annual assessments based on market value and property classification.
Parcels are subject to county-wide property tax levies and state-level educational funding requirements.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant hurricane and windstorm risk, with many properties requiring specialized coverage.
Net domestic migration remains stable, with a balance between long-term residents and seasonal arrivals.
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 data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Garden4.616.9 mi
- Kalapaki Joe's Poipu419.7 mi
- ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau4.519.1 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.98.2 mi
- Waimea Canyon Lookout4.98.3 mi
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor4.53.1 mi
- Polihale State Park4.87.4 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.64.5 mi
- Warehouse 35404.615.2 mi
- Koke'e Natural History Museum4.411.9 mi
- ʻAuliʻi Lūʻau4.519.1 mi
- Aloha Spice Company4.610.6 mi
- Waimea Canyon State Park4.98.2 mi
- Salt Pond Beach Park4.79.8 mi
- Polihale State Park4.87.4 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.64.5 mi
- Waimea Canyon Trail4.810.2 mi
- Port Allen Marina Center4.610.9 mi
- Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor4.617.2 mi
- 'Ele'ele Shopping Center4.210.9 mi
- Lihue Airport4.125.3 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.925.2 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters524.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic site and popular coastal access point.
Major regional beach attraction with swimming and snorkeling.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.