The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96760 sells for about $370,000, or $255 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,683 a month.
ZIP 96760 — Kurtistown
The market in 96760 is currently stable but faces challenges related to rural infrastructure and hazard risks. While home prices have seen modest growth, the high cost of insurance and limited inventory keep the market cautious for investors. Buyers should prioritize due diligence regarding property condition and insurance availability.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, agricultural enthusiasts, and those seeking a rural lifestyle who are comfortable with the trade-offs of volcanic hazard exposure and longer commutes.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% 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 4.7%/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 4.7%/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 96760, Hawaii County, HI
Crime rates in Kurtistown are generally low and consistent with rural Hawaii County trends, though property crime remains the primary concern for residents.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, with local facilities generally rated as average within the state context.
The area faces significant volcanic hazard risks due to its proximity to Kilauea, alongside typical tropical storm and heavy rainfall exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by agriculture and tourism, with limited large-scale commercial development occurring within the ZIP code itself.
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 by personal vehicle toward Hilo for employment, with travel times often exceeding 30 minutes due to rural road infrastructure.
The area offers proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and various local forest reserves, though immediate neighborhood-level amenities like shopping centers are sparse.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with significant pressure from the local workforce and potential short-term rental competition.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, small-scale tourism, and government services based in Hilo.
Public transit is extremely limited; the area is almost entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division assesses all real property annually based on market value.
Parcels are subject to Hawaii County property taxes and state-level school funding, with no significant MUD or PID districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to high volcanic and wind hazard risks, with some areas facing limited carrier availability.
Hawaii is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing lenders to foreclose without court intervention under specific statutory notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
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 Hilo511.3 mi
- Countryside Cafe (Kea'au Location)4.54.5 mi
- WSW Steakhouse Restaurant | Whiskey Steak Wine3.911.5 mi
- Palace Theater4.711.3 mi
- Lam's Garden4.311.2 mi
- Kaūmana Caves4.79.6 mi
- Richardson Ocean Park4.712.5 mi
- Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens4.66.5 mi
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens4.711.4 mi
- Big Island Candies4.610.4 mi
- Nāhuku Lava Tube4.615 mi
- Imiloa Astronomy Center4.59.8 mi
- Pacific Tsunami Museum4.411.4 mi
- Lyman Museum4.811.2 mi
- Mokupāpapa Discovery Center4.711.5 mi
- Carlsmith Beach Park4.712.1 mi
- Kaūmana Caves4.79.6 mi
- Richardson Ocean Park4.712.5 mi
- Liliʻuokalani Gardens4.711.4 mi
- Wailuku River State Park4.611.2 mi
- Hilo Municipal Golf Course4.28 mi
- Hilo Farmer's Market4.411.2 mi
- Safeway4.39.6 mi
- KTA Super Stores - Puainako4.49.2 mi
- Suisan Fish Market4.611.2 mi
- Island Naturals Market & Deli4.410.3 mi
- Hilo International Airport4.410.9 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.810.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
World-renowned volcanic landscape and hiking destination located nearby.
Local community space providing basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.