Kauai County, HI Housing Market Brief
county · HI · as of July 2026
What is Kauai County, HI’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Kauai County, HI in its market cycle?
Kauai County, HI is classified as Emerging — early in its cycle, with scores climbing from a low base. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Kauai County, HI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $1.3M | ▲ +25.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 116 days | ▲ +24.7% |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▼ -47.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 226 | ▼ -19% |
| Homes Sold | 42 | ▲ +55.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $866 | ▲ +5.3% |
How has Kauai County, HI’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kauai County, HI a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Kauai County, HI is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 44 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Kauai County, HI?
The median sale price in Kauai County, HI is $1.3M, having risen 25.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Kauai County, HI?
Kauai County, HI scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Kauai County, HI's Alpha Score?
Kauai County, HI's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (76/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Kauai County, HI? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.