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Waimea, HI — ZIP 96796

Population: 1,840 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 96796 (Waimea, HI) is $783,506 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $895,000 after a median 88 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$783,506

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

88

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$783,506
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
All-time peak (2024-10)
$811,004
House Price Index (state)
424.1 (+5.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$895,000
Median list price
$920,000
Median price per sqft
$627
1-year sale-price change
+9.2%
Median days on market
88 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,609/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,105/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,588/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,952/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
40.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$52.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
Schools include
Niihau High & Elementary School, Waimea Canyon Middle School, Waimea High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tsunami: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
12b (extreme annual low 55 to 60°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
998
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,040

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Barking Sands Airport (BKH) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barking Sands Airport (BKH) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-72 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
45.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,391
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,250
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Agriculture, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
130

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 96796State medianUS median
Median home value$783,506$839,019$288,527
Median sale price$895,000$918,750$325,000
Median days on market88 days107 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,391$1,913$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 96796?
$783,506.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 96796?
$895,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 96796?
Median days on market: 88 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 96796?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,105/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 96796?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inlandFlooding, landslide, tsunami, wildfire.
Is ZIP 96796 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 96796?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 96796?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 96796?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 96796?
3 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 96796 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 96796?
Regional Price Parity: 110.0 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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