Cost of homeownership in Hawaii
State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.
Home price trend
FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.
Most expensive counties
- 1.Honolulu County$832,200
- 2.Maui County$800,100
- 3.Kauai County$742,900
- 4.Hawaii County$454,900
Most affordable counties
- 1.Hawaii County17.6%
- 2.Kauai County18.9%
- 3.Maui County19.6%
- 4.Honolulu County20.9%
DOE EIA residential average.
Residential baseline.
IRS SOI, state-level avg.
All counties in Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a home in Hawaii?
Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Hawaii is $707,525, with median annual property tax around $1,694. Your actual cost depends on county and property.
What is the property tax in Hawaii?
Property tax rates vary by county. Hawaii's state average sits at roughly $1,694 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Hawaii?
FHFA House Price Index data shows Hawaii appreciating -0.6% over the last year and 37.8% over the last five years.
Is homeownership high in Hawaii?
Hawaii's homeownership rate is 65.1% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.