The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96749 sells for about $527,500, or $346 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 132 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $763 a month.
ZIP 96749 — Keaau
The housing market in 96749 is currently experiencing low competition with a median sale price of $527,500. Market activity remains steady with a year-over-year price increase of 5.5%, though days on market have lengthened compared to the previous year. Several metrics, including specific tax rates and permit data, are not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural, quieter lifestyle on the Big Island, with proximity to Hilo for essential services and employment.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 132 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 96749, Hawaii
The area is subject to volcanic hazard risks associated with the Big Island of Hawaii, which influences local insurance availability and premiums.
Development is largely rural and residential, with economic activity centered on local services and agriculture in the Keaau area.
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.
Residents typically commute toward Hilo for employment, relying on Highway 11 as the primary transit corridor.
The area offers access to rural landscapes, proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and local community parks within the Keaau region.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest demand, with a significant portion of the housing stock owner-occupied.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, and public sector employment based in nearby Hilo.
Transportation is heavily dependent on private vehicles, with Highway 11 serving as the main artery connecting the area to the rest of the island.
Property insurance in this region is significantly impacted by volcanic hazard zones, which can limit carrier availability and increase premiums.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Escape Hilo59.2 mi
- Countryside Cafe (Kea'au Location)4.51.6 mi
- WSW Steakhouse Restaurant | Whiskey Steak Wine3.98.9 mi
- Palace Theater4.79.2 mi
- Lam's Garden4.39 mi
- Kaūmana Caves4.78.9 mi
- Richardson Ocean Park4.79 mi
- Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens4.64.8 mi
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens4.78.8 mi
- Big Island Candies4.67.9 mi
- Nāhuku Lava Tube4.619.1 mi
- Imiloa Astronomy Center4.57.8 mi
- Pacific Tsunami Museum4.49.3 mi
- Lyman Museum4.89.1 mi
- Mokupāpapa Discovery Center4.79.3 mi
- Carlsmith Beach Park4.78.9 mi
- Kaūmana Caves4.78.9 mi
- Richardson Ocean Park4.79 mi
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens4.78.8 mi
- Wailuku River State Park4.69.6 mi
- Shipman Beach / Haena Beach4.54.3 mi
- Hilo Municipal Golf Course4.25.9 mi
- Hilo Farmer's Market4.49 mi
- Safeway4.37 mi
- KTA Super Stores - Puainako4.46.7 mi
- Suisan Fish Market4.68.7 mi
- Island Naturals Market & Deli4.48 mi
- Hilo International Airport4.47.9 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.87.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional landmark featuring active volcanoes and extensive hiking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.