The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96754 sells for about $2,195,047, or $1,150 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $4,172 a month.
ZIP 96754 — Kilauea
The Kilauea housing market remains a high-barrier, luxury-oriented environment with very low inventory and high price points. Market activity is currently slow, driven by limited supply and the high cost of entry, resulting in a stable but cautious sentiment among local stakeholders.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent buyers, retirees, and luxury investors seeking a high-end, rural lifestyle, as the high price point and limited infrastructure make it less accessible for typical commuters or first-time buyers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 11.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.8% — 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 9.8%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 96754, Kauai County HI
Kilauea is generally considered a safe, low-crime community consistent with rural Kauai standards, with property crime being the primary concern rather than violent crime.
The area is served by the Hawaii Department of Education, with Kilauea Elementary being the primary local school; school quality is generally rated as average within the state context.
The region faces significant exposure to tropical storms, high winds, and potential tsunami risks along coastal zones, leading to high property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by high-end tourism, luxury residential development, and small-scale agricultural ventures, with limited large-scale industrial infrastructure.
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 is primarily via Kuhio Highway, with significant travel times to major employment hubs in Lihue; public transit options are extremely limited.
The area features world-class access to North Shore beaches, the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and various hiking trails, with limited local shopping centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy, heavily influenced by the prevalence of short-term vacation rentals and limited long-term housing stock.
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and high-end real estate services, with a smaller segment dedicated to local agriculture and boutique retail.
Transportation is almost entirely dependent on private vehicles, with Kuhio Highway serving as the sole major artery connecting the North Shore to the rest of the island.
Development is strictly controlled by county zoning to preserve rural aesthetics, with limited new large-scale commercial projects in the pipeline.
The Kauai County Real Property Assessment Division manages valuations, utilizing a market-based approach with annual adjustments.
Parcels are subject to Kauai County property taxes and standard state-level utility and school district oversight.
Property insurance is costly and difficult to secure due to high exposure to wind, flood, and wildfire risks in the North Shore environment.
Hawaii experiences net domestic out-migration, though the North Shore remains a destination for high-net-worth individuals.
Hawaii is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically results in longer timelines.
Hawaii law requires sellers to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 96754 profile.
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.
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.710.9 mi
- Tahiti Nui4.45.7 mi
- Lu’au Kalamaku4.515.5 mi
- Happy Talk Lounge - Restaurant & Bar4.35.8 mi
- Oasis on the Beach4.410.8 mi
- Kilauea Lighthouse4.62.6 mi
- Hanalei Pier4.86 mi
- Queen’s Bath4.55.7 mi
- Lydgate Beach Park4.711.8 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.710.9 mi
- Hanalei Pier4.86 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.710.9 mi
- Kauaʻi Museum4.615.4 mi
- Warehouse 35404.619.9 mi
- Koke'e Natural History Museum4.416.6 mi
- Queen’s Bath4.55.7 mi
- Lydgate Beach Park4.711.8 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.710.9 mi
- Hā'ena State Park4.711.1 mi
- Limahuli Garden & Preserve, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.710.9 mi
- Wailua Golf Course4.412.5 mi
- Makai Golf Course4.75.5 mi
- Safeway4.210.6 mi
- Coconut Marketplace4.410.9 mi
- Kilauea Fish Market4.51.2 mi
- Pono Market4.710 mi
- Princeville Center4.34.5 mi
- Lihue Airport4.115.4 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.915.1 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters52.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major landmark featuring a historic lighthouse and diverse seabird populations.
Known for its calm waters protected by a large reef, popular for snorkeling and families.
The local hub for boutique shops, cafes, and community services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.