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How's the Hawaii real estate market right now?
By Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), The Kawaguchi Group, eXp Realty (RB-21841). Selling in Hawaii since 2005. Updated November 10, 2026.
Hawaii is not one housing market. In October 2026, the Honolulu Board of REALTORS reported an Oahu single-family median of $1,150,000 and a condo median of $499,000. The same month, Title Guaranty's island reports — compiled from each island's board of REALTORS and Hawaii Information Service, effective November 2, 2026 — put the single-family median at $1,179,000 on Maui (including Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi), $1,300,000 on Kauai, and $514,500 on Hawaii Island. The latest official all-islands monthly table is still September 2026, when those boards counted 500 single-family sales and 485 condo sales statewide.
The live charts and listings on this page are pulled from the MLS for all six islands and will move as new listings and sales come in. The written numbers below are dated on purpose. When the November board reports are out, I'll update this section.
Why one "Hawaii median" can mislead you
A statewide average hides the thing that actually matters when you buy or sell: which island, and which part of that island. In September 2026, the official statewide compilation from the four island boards showed single-family medians of $1,490,000 on Kauai, $1,150,000 on Maui, $1,110,000 on Oahu, and $499,000 on Hawaii Island. Those are four different price bands in the same month.
The annual figures tell the same story in a quieter way. The state's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, in the 2025 Data Book, put the statewide MLS resale median at $1,010,000 for single-family homes and $539,000 for condos (down 3.8%). UHERO's 2026 Housing Factbook, which uses recorded sales including new homes — a different series — found 2025 prices had flattened for a third year, with statewide single-family medians up 1% and condo prices down 2%. UHERO's 2025 county single-family medians were $1,175,000 on Maui, $1,110,000 in Honolulu County, $1,100,000 on Kauaʻi, and $465,000 in Hawaiʻi County.
If someone quotes "the Hawaii median" without saying which series and which island, ask them to show the source.
| Island (source, date) | Single-family median | Condo median |
|---|---|---|
| Oahu (HBR resales, Nov. 6) | $1,150,000 (239 sales) | $499,000 (339 sales) |
| Maui County, incl. Lanaʻi and Molokaʻi (TG / boards, Nov. 2) | $1,179,000 (59 sales) | $634,500 (68 sales) |
| Kauai (TG / board, Nov. 2) | $1,300,000 (31 sales) | $734,000 (21 sales) |
| Hawaii Island (TG / HIS, Nov. 2) | $514,500 (170 sales) | $535,000 (38 sales) |
What it means for buyers
Shop the island, not the headline. A buyer priced for Hawaii Island will not find the same list on Oahu or Kauai, and even Hawaii Island is really several markets: North Kona's October single-family median was $1.0 million, while Puna's was $342,000. On Oahu, half of October condo sales closed under $500,000, so the "typical" Honolulu condo is not the same product as a single-family home. If you're comparing islands, start with my guides on which island to live on and moving to Hawaii, then use the live listings on each market page.
What it means for sellers
Price to your island's current sales, not to a statewide story or to a peak year. Oahu single-family homes in October still sold in a median of 15 days, with one in three closing above the original asking price, while Oahu condos took a median of 49 days and the median price fell 6.7%. Maui and Kauai monthly counts are small, so one or two high-end sales can move the median without changing what a typical house will bring. I pull recent comparable sales in the same area before we set a list price.
If you're deciding among islands, these market pages go deeper: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. You can also call me at (808) 201-3577.
Hawaii housing market FAQ
How is the Hawaii real estate market right now?
It depends on the island. In October 2026, Oahu's single-family median was $1,150,000 and the condo median was $499,000, per the Honolulu Board of REALTORS. Maui County's single-family median was $1,179,000, Kauai's was $1,300,000, and Hawaii Island's was $514,500, per Title Guaranty compilations of each island's board and Hawaii Information Service data, effective November 2, 2026.
What is the median home price in Hawaii?
There is no single official October 2026 statewide median yet. The latest all-islands monthly table, for September 2026, shows four different single-family medians: $1,490,000 on Kauai, $1,150,000 on Maui, $1,110,000 on Oahu, and $499,000 on Hawaii Island. For all of 2025, DBEDT's Data Book put the statewide MLS resale median at $1,010,000 for single-family homes and $539,000 for condos.
Which Hawaiian island has the highest home prices?
In October 2026, Kauai had the highest single-family median of the four main islands, at $1,300,000, but that was based on only 31 sales. Maui County was $1,179,000 and Oahu was $1,150,000. Hawaii Island's island-wide median was much lower, at $514,500, because a large share of sales were in Puna and other lower-priced areas, while North Kona sold at a $1.0 million median.
Are Hawaii home prices going down?
Some medians are, and some are not. Oahu's October single-family median was down 1.1% from a year earlier, and the condo median was down 6.7%. Maui County's single-family median was down 4.9%, Hawaii Island's was up 3.5%, and Kauai's October median was down 18.5% from a year earlier — but Kauai's year-to-date single-family median was still up 5.9% at $1,300,000. A monthly median on a small island can swing when the mix of homes changes.
Is Hawaii a buyer's market or a seller's market?
It is not one or the other statewide. On Oahu in October, single-family homes still sold in a median of 15 days, with one in three closing above the original asking price, while condos took 49 days and half of the sales were under $500,000. Maui and Kauai close far fewer sales in a month, so I look at the specific area and property type rather than a statewide label.
Where can I find official Hawaii housing statistics?
Start with the island boards: the Honolulu Board of REALTORS for Oahu, the REALTORS Association of Maui, the Kauai Board of REALTORS, and Hawaii Information Service / Hawaii Island Realtors for the Big Island. Title Guaranty publishes monthly compilations of those board figures, including a statewide table. DBEDT and UHERO publish official annual context. This page cites those sources and links them below.
Should I compare more than one island before I buy?
If you have the flexibility, yes — the price bands are that different. I would also compare commute, ferry or flight time, property taxes, and the rules for short-term rentals on that island, because those are not the same either. My which island should I live on guide is the place to start that comparison, and each island market page here has current sales figures.
How can I talk with Tony about a Hawaii purchase or sale?
Call or text The Kawaguchi Group at (808) 201-3577, or use the contact form on this site. I'm Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), with eXp Realty (RB-21841), and I've been selling in Hawaii since 2005.
Sources
- Honolulu Board of REALTORS, Oʻahu Buyers Find Opportunity in October as Half of Condos Sell Under $500,000, November 6, 2026 (HiCentral MLS resales).
- Title Guaranty, Statewide Housing Statistics, September 2026, compiling the respective islands' boards of REALTORS.
- Title Guaranty, October 2026 Residential Sales Reports for Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai, effective November 2, 2026, compiling board and Hawaii Information Service statistics.
- Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 2025 State of Hawaii Data Book release, Table 21.36.
- UHERO, The Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook 2026, May 7, 2026.
Tony Kawaguchi, REALTOR (RS-66616), The Kawaguchi Group, eXp Realty (RB-21841). Selling in Hawaii since 2005. Phone (808) 201-3577. This page is general information, not personalized financial, tax or legal advice; consult the appropriate licensed professional for your situation. Market statistics are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and can be revised as late sales are reported.