The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96765 sells for about $1,150,000, or $685 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,800 a month.
ZIP 96765 — Lawai
The housing market in 96765 remains resilient, characterized by high price points and limited inventory. Demand continues to be driven by lifestyle buyers, though high interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and retirees seeking a quiet, amenity-rich environment, though it is less suitable for those requiring daily access to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% 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 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 7.1%/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 4.9%/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 96765, Hawaii County, HI
Crime rates in this area remain low compared to the broader regional average, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving this ZIP are generally well-regarded, with several institutions maintaining high performance ratings in state accountability metrics.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk and requires standard hazard insurance coverage; flood risk is generally low outside of specific coastal or drainage zones.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, small-scale commercial development, and a stable base of service-sector employers.
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 to major employment hubs typically requires a significant drive, as the area is somewhat isolated from primary metropolitan transit corridors.
The area features extensive access to coastal trails, local parks, and boutique shopping districts that serve as the primary community amenities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with a notable presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism, hospitality, and small-scale agriculture.
Public transit is limited, with residents primarily relying on personal vehicles for transportation along the coastal highway.
Development is strictly regulated to preserve the rural character of the North Shore, with limited new large-scale projects approved.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value, with specific exemptions for agricultural and residential use.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level utility and school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the area's exposure to wind and coastal hazards.
The state continues to see a net outflow of residents, though specific high-value ZIP codes like this one maintain stable demand.
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 using ZCTA 96765 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 Luau4.713 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.62.8 mi
- Tahiti Nui4.419.2 mi
- Kalapaki Joe's Poipu44.7 mi
- Lu’au Kalamaku4.57.5 mi
- Kauai Backcountry Adventures4.910.4 mi
- Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor4.512.6 mi
- Lydgate Beach Park4.712.9 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.62.8 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.713 mi
- Hanalei Pier4.819.8 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.713 mi
- Kauaʻi Museum4.69 mi
- Warehouse 35404.60.6 mi
- Koke'e Natural History Museum4.417.4 mi
- Lydgate Beach Park4.712.9 mi
- Salt Pond Beach Park4.77.2 mi
- McBryde & Allerton Garden, National Tropical Botanical Garden4.62.8 mi
- Smith Family Garden Luau4.713 mi
- Red Dirt Waterfall4.612.8 mi
- Port Allen Marina Center4.65.9 mi
- Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor4.62.9 mi
- Poipu Bay Golf Course4.45.2 mi
- Wailua Golf Course4.412.3 mi
- Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course4.42 mi
- Puakea Golf Course4.38.4 mi
- Kiahuna Golf Club4.23.9 mi
- Safeway4.37.8 mi
- The Shops at Kukui‘ula4.53.5 mi
- Poipu Shopping Village4.44.1 mi
- Kukui Grove Center4.28.2 mi
- The Fish Express4.69.3 mi
- Lihue Airport4.110.6 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.910.6 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters520 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major botanical garden and cultural site offering hiking trails and swimming.
World-renowned surfing destination and public beach park.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.