Kauai County, HI Housing Market Brief
county · HI · score computed October 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Kauai County, HI in its market cycle?
Kauai County, HI is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Kauai County, HI?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Kauai County, HI housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $997K | ▼ -9.4% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 139 days | ▲ +4.5% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 15.6 | ▲ +83.5% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 305 | ▼ -12.9% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 20 | ▼ -51.2% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $702 | ▼ -12% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Kauai County, HI is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 26 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $997K, having fallen 9.4% over the past year, according to Redfin.
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 (74/100) 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.