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Kapaa, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,886
Population
1,085/sq mi density
$89,440
Median Income
$40,931 per capita
$821,500
Home Value
$947,141 Zillow
$1,997
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
232
Violent Crime/100K
1,045 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,440 median income, 0.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$821,500 home value, $1,997/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$821,500
191% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,997/mo
72% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,218
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$821,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$947,141
Median Sale Price
$912,500
Median List Price
$975,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.5%
Owner-Occupied
35.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,433/mo
3 Bedroom
$3,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,779/mo
Census median rent:
$1,997/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
11.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$669
Active Inventory
35
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
64.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $821,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $947,141 |
| Median Sale Price | $912,500 |
| Median List Price | $975,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $669 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,997 |
| FMR Studio | $1,786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,859 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,433 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $3,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,779 |
Market
| Days on Market | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.4% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 35 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $669 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,218 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |