Market Intelligence Report — HI-980

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

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

Ref. No: 2026-HI-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$999K
-16.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.15
+2.8% YoY

Active Inventory

1,400
+6.0% YoY

Median DOM

115 Days
+6.5% YoY

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The Kahului-Wailuku metro area is currently characterized as Very Weak, with demand absorption significantly lagging supply. The pending ratio stands at 0.15, indicating substantial inventory pressure and limited buyer engagement relative to available listings.

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

2.8%+0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 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 expanded by 6.0% over the past year, contributing to an environment of elevated supply. Concurrently, the median listing price has experienced a notable year-over-year contraction of 16.0%, reflecting sustained downward pressure on valuations. Despite a 2.8% year-over-year increase in the pending ratio, its absolute level remains exceptionally low, signifying persistent weakness in demand. Median days on market have extended by 6.5% over the past year, indicating a slower pace of sales.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$999K-0.1% MoM

Active Inventory

1,400+6.0% YoY

Days on Market

115+6.5% YoY

Sold Score™

24+2.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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 that buyers are in a position to exercise considerable price discipline, with the protracted sales cycle and expanding inventory contributing to reduced urgency. The low pending ratio underscores limited competition for available properties, allowing for extended negotiation periods and more selective purchasing decisions. Sellers face a challenging environment, necessitating strategic pricing to attract offers amid ample supply.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price in the luxury segment has seen a modest year-over-year decline of 1.3%, while the median listing price for the overall market is down 16.0% year-over-year. The median price per square foot has also contracted by 9.2% over the past year. These metrics suggest some softening within the higher price tiers, although less pronounced than the overall median price decline.

Supply Dynamics

1,400 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 204 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.2%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -4.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$1K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.15

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
15%
Median Days on Market
115 days
Inventory YoY
+6%

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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 0.15 with median days on market at 115.

  • Are home prices dropping in Kahului-Wailuku?+

    Median listing price is $999K, -16.0% year over year. 13.2% of active listings carry a price reduction.

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

    The typical listing sits 115 days on market, a +6.5% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 204 per month.

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

    The average listing price in the luxury segment has seen a modest year-over-year decline of 1.3%, while the median listing price for the overall market is down 16.0% year-over-year. The median price per square foot has also contracted by 9.2% over the past year. These metrics suggest some softening within the higher price tiers, although less pronounced than the overall median price decline.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Kahului-Wailuku agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

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