Market Intelligence Report — HI-980

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-HI-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$995K
-13.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.13
+0.8% YoY

Active Inventory

1,367
+5.2% YoY

Median DOM

117 Days
+2.4% YoY

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The Kahului-Wailuku metro currently exhibits very weak market conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.13, indicating significantly limited demand absorption relative to available inventory. Median listing prices have experienced a substantial contraction of 13.5% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.1%+0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

160,674-1.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Kahului-Wailuku market right now.

Active listings have increased by 5.2% over the past year, contributing to an expanded supply environment. Concurrently, new listings have declined by 13.3% year-over-year. Demand, as reflected by the pending ratio, remains subdued at 0.13, despite a modest increase of 0.8 percentage points from the prior-year period. Median days on market have extended to 117 days, a 2.4% rise year-over-year, suggesting a slower pace of transactions.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$995K-0.4% MoM

Active Inventory

1,367+5.2% YoY

Days on Market

117+2.4% YoY

Sold Score™

24+0.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest a diminished pace of transaction activity and considerable pressure on pricing. Elevated inventory levels, coupled with a low pending ratio, afford significant optionality for prospective purchasers, necessitating increased price discipline and potentially extended market times for sellers to secure transactions.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price of $1,881,431 significantly exceeds the median listing price of $995,000. While the median price per square foot has declined by 9.0% over the past year, the average listing price has seen a more moderate decrease of 4.6% year-over-year, suggesting some price resilience at the higher end, albeit within an overall depreciating trend. This divergence in price performance points to a degree of softness within the luxury segment, characterized by a wider spread between average and median pricing.

Supply Dynamics

1,367 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 182 per month.

Pricing Pressure
12.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.7% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$1K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.13

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Kahului-Wailuku, HI? Buyer Demand Index is running at 13%.

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Buyer Demand Index
13%
Median Days on Market
117 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Kahului-Wailuku, HI
CBSA Code
27980
State
HI
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Kahului-Wailuku?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Kahului-Wailuku metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.13 with median days on market at 117.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kahului-Wailuku?+

    Median listing price is $995K, -13.5% year over year. 12.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Kahului-Wailuku?+

    The typical listing sits 117 days on market, a +2.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 182 per month.

  • What's happening in the Kahului-Wailuku luxury market?+

    The average listing price of $1,881,431 significantly exceeds the median listing price of $995,000. While the median price per square foot has declined by 9.0% over the past year, the average listing price has seen a more moderate decrease of 4.6% year-over-year, suggesting some price resilience at the higher end, albeit within an overall depreciating trend. This divergence in price performance points to a degree of softness within the luxury segment, characterized by a wider spread between average and median pricing.

  • Where can I find a trusted Kahului-Wailuku real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 27980 · 36mo history