The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96710 sells for about $485,000, or $315 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 96710 — Hakalau
The housing market in ZIP 96710 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of its remote, rural location. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most figures, such as specific active listing counts and precise months of supply, are estimated based on local market activity due to the lack of centralized reporting for this specific ZCTA.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals seeking a remote, rural lifestyle, nature enthusiasts, or those working in agriculture who prioritize privacy and proximity to volcanic landscapes over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — 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 6.1%/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 6.1%/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 96710, Hawaii County, HI
Crime rates in the rural areas of Hawaii County are generally low, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
Schools serving this remote area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, with performance varying significantly due to the geographic isolation of the region.
The area is subject to significant volcanic hazard risks, including lava flow zones and vog, as well as potential for tropical storm impacts.
Economic momentum is limited by the remote, rural nature of the ZIP code, with primary activity centered on agriculture and tourism-related services.
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 highly dependent on personal vehicles, with long drive times to major employment hubs in Hilo or Kona.
The area offers extensive access to natural amenities, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hiking trails, and rugged coastal scenery.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand from local workers and those seeking rural lifestyles, with few multi-family options.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism associated with the national park, agriculture, and small-scale local services.
Public transit is virtually non-existent; residents rely entirely on private vehicles for transportation along the main highway corridors.
Development is strictly regulated due to the rural zoning and environmental sensitivity of the volcanic landscape.
Hawaii County utilizes a mass appraisal system to determine property values for tax purposes, with annual assessments.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and state-level school funding, with no major MUD/PID districts typical of mainland developments.
Property insurance is difficult to obtain and expensive due to high risks associated with volcanic activity and lava flow zones.
Net domestic migration to Hawaii County has remained positive, driven by individuals seeking lifestyle changes.
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 and any known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 96710.
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.
- Escape Hilo513 mi
- WSW Steakhouse Restaurant | Whiskey Steak Wine3.913.3 mi
- Palace Theater4.713 mi
- Lam's Garden4.313.2 mi
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park4.63.3 mi
- Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden4.87.3 mi
- The Umauma Experience4.70.9 mi
- Wailuku River State Park4.613 mi
- Botanical World Adventures4.81.2 mi
- Imiloa Astronomy Center4.514.5 mi
- Pacific Tsunami Museum4.412.9 mi
- Lyman Museum4.813.1 mi
- Mokupāpapa Discovery Center4.712.9 mi
- Wailoa Art Center4.713.6 mi
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park4.63.3 mi
- Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden4.87.3 mi
- Wailuku River State Park4.613 mi
- Botanical World Adventures4.81.2 mi
- Onomea Bay Trail4.77.8 mi
- Hilo International Airport4.414.6 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.814.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-renowned site featuring active volcanoes and unique geological formations.
Expansive protected area offering hiking and native wildlife viewing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.