Honolulu, HI metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · HI · score computed October 2026
What is Honolulu, HI metro area’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 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Honolulu, HI metro area in its market cycle?
Honolulu, HI metro area 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 Honolulu, HI metro area?
Metro-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.
Honolulu, HI metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $758K | ▲ +1.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 80 days | ▲ +63.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 6.4 | ▲ +68.4% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 4,089 | ▲ +3.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 662 | ▼ -38.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $672 | ▼ -22.8% | Redfin |
How has Honolulu, HI metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Honolulu, HI metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Honolulu, HI metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 31 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Honolulu, HI metro area?
The median sale price in Honolulu, HI metro area is $758K, having risen 1.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Honolulu, HI metro area?
Honolulu, HI metro area scores 1 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Honolulu, HI metro area's Alpha Score?
Honolulu, HI metro area's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (82/100) and its weakest is Affordability (1/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Honolulu, HI metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.