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Lihue, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,847
Population
1,052/sq mi density
$77,420
Median Income
$47,053 per capita
$843,900
Home Value
$858,976 Zillow
$1,989
Median Rent
39.9% income on rent
76°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
4.5 / 5.0
$77,420 median income, 0.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$843,900 home value, $1,989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$843,900
199% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,989/mo
71% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,947
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$843,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$858,976
Median Sale Price
$864,500
Median List Price
$1,325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.8%
Owner-Occupied
37.2%
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:
$1,989/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$520
Active Inventory
28
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $843,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $858,976 |
| Median Sale Price | $864,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $520 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,989 |
| 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 | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 28 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $520 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,947 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 39.9% |