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Wailua Homesteads, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Kauai County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,136
Population
976/sq mi density
$94,900
Median Income
$51,764 per capita
$898,300
Home Value
$947,141 Zillow
$2,052
Median Rent
46.7% 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
$94,900 median income, 2.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$898,300 home value, $2,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
232 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$898,300
219% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,052/mo
76% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,514
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$898,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$947,141
Median Sale Price
$1,437,500
Median List Price
$1,995,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.6%
Owner-Occupied
21.4%
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:
$2,052/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
73 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
11.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$633
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
46.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
51% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $898,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $947,141 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,437,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,995,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $633 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,052 |
| 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 | 73 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $633 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,514 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 46.7% |