The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96773 sells for about $875,000, or $486 per square foot.
Prices are down 51.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 96773 — Ninole
The 96773 housing market is experiencing a significant correction with a sharp year-over-year decline in median prices. Low sales volume and high days on market suggest a cooling trend, likely driven by affordability constraints and the unique geographic risks of the area. No other specific market data is available for this ZIP code.
This ZIP is best suited for nature enthusiasts, remote workers, and those seeking a rural lifestyle, as it lacks the convenience of urban centers and major employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 51.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 4.1% · 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 11.6%/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 9.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96773, Hawaii County HI
The area is subject to high wildfire risk and volcanic activity typical of the Mauna Loa region.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local agriculture and tourism, with limited large-scale infrastructure development.
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 requires significant drive time to major employment hubs in Hilo or Kona via rural highway corridors.
The area offers proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, hiking trails, and rural scenic landscapes.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for long-term housing, with significant pressure from the short-term vacation rental sector.
The local economy is heavily reliant on tourism related to the national park and small-scale agricultural operations.
Public transit is extremely limited; personal vehicle ownership is essential for all transportation needs.
Development is strictly constrained by environmental regulations and the rural nature of the district.
The Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division manages assessments based on annual market value updates.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and state-level land use designations.
Property insurance premiums are significantly elevated due to high volcanic and wildfire hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 96773 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.
- Escape Hilo514.8 mi
- WSW Steakhouse Restaurant | Whiskey Steak Wine3.915.3 mi
- Palace Theater4.714.8 mi
- Lam's Garden4.315 mi
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park4.64.9 mi
- Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden4.89.7 mi
- The Umauma Experience4.74 mi
- Botanical World Adventures4.84.3 mi
- Laupāhoehoe Beach Park4.86.3 mi
- Imiloa Astronomy Center4.516.1 mi
- Pacific Tsunami Museum4.414.7 mi
- Lyman Museum4.814.8 mi
- Mokupāpapa Discovery Center4.714.6 mi
- Wailoa Art Center4.715.5 mi
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park4.64.9 mi
- Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden4.89.7 mi
- Botanical World Adventures4.84.3 mi
- Onomea Bay Trail4.710.1 mi
- Laupāhoehoe Beach Park4.86.3 mi
- Hilo International Airport4.416.7 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.816.9 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.
Small local hub for art galleries and cafes.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.