The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96719 sells for about $895,000, or $650 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 115 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 96719 — Hawi
The Hawi housing market remains stable with low inventory and limited sales volume, reflecting its status as a niche, rural community. Prices have seen moderate year-over-year growth, though the market is constrained by geography and strict land-use policies. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local portal data.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who value community and proximity to nature over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 115 days on market with 9.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 2.3% · poverty 9.8% — 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 7.9%/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 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 96719, Hawaii County, HI
Crime rates in Hawi are generally low, consistent with the rural character of North Kohala and significantly lower than urban centers on Oahu.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, with Kohala Elementary, Middle, and High schools providing the primary public education path.
The area faces risks from volcanic activity, high winds, and potential tsunami exposure along coastal zones, necessitating comprehensive hazard insurance.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, small-scale agriculture, and local services, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
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 by private vehicle, with long drive times to major employment hubs in Kona or Hilo.
The area offers access to coastal trails, historic sites in Hawi town, and proximity to North Kohala's scenic landscapes and local boutique shopping.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, heavily influenced by long-term housing needs for local workers and some short-term vacation rental presence.
The economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and small business services, with a focus on maintaining the rural character of the North Kohala district.
Public transit is extremely limited; residents rely almost exclusively on personal vehicles for transportation.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning to preserve the agricultural and historic integrity of the Hawi and Kapaau areas.
The Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division assesses properties annually based on market value.
Parcels are subject to Hawaii County property tax and state-level education funding structures.
Insurance premiums are elevated due to high exposure to natural hazards including wind, fire, and volcanic risk.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 96719 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.
- Pololū Valley Lookout4.88.9 mi
- Hāmākua Macadamia Nut Company4.612.6 mi
- Lapakahi State Historical Park4.64.2 mi
- Māhukona Beach Park4.63.9 mi
- Statue of King Kamehameha4.54.5 mi
- Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site4.714.3 mi
- Puakō Petroglyph Park4.419.1 mi
- Parker Ranch Headquarters4.218.8 mi
- Puakō Petroglyphs4.418.9 mi
- Paniolo Heritage Center Hawaii's Cowboy Museum & Gift shop located Pukalani Stables.4.719.8 mi
- Pololū Valley Lookout4.88.9 mi
- Lapakahi State Historical Park4.64.2 mi
- Māhukona Beach Park4.63.9 mi
- Kēōkea Beach Park4.77.9 mi
- Pololu Trail4.99.1 mi
- Kawaihae Harbor4.513.3 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.921.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic district with local galleries, cafes, and boutiques.
Significant cultural site featuring the Mo'okini Heiau.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.