Popular for its beaches, beauty and laid-back way of life, Hawaii may seem like an excellent place to raise a family or enjoy your retirement years. But buying a home and living there won’t come cheap, with the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center reporting that the Aloha State had the highest cost of living in the country in the first quarter of 2025.
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As of June 2025, Zillow data showed that the state’s national average home value of $833,984 was more than double the U.S. national average of $369,147. While Hawaii Life reported balancing housing market conditions in August 2025, high desirability has boosted demand, and the ongoing housing shortage makes finding an affordable place harder.
Some good news for buyers is that several key cities — such as Honolulu, Hilo and Waipahu — have seen slightly declining real estate values over the last year. However, home values in other towns have continued to grow through 2025.
Here are 10 Hawaii areas where home prices have surged the most, according to data from Zillow.
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10. Pearl City
Average home value in June 2025: $922,301
Average home value in June 2024: $919,952
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 0.3%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $2,349
9. Kailua
Average home value in June 2025: $1,508,443
Average home value in June 2024: $1,498,906
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 0.6%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $9,537
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8. Haiku
Average home value in June 2025: $1,336,068
Average home value in June 2024: $1,326,289
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 0.7%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $9,779
7. Haleiwa
Average home value in June 2025: $1,643,157
Average home value in June 2024: $1,628,078
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 0.9%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $15,079
6. Kaawa
Average home value in June 2025: $1,019,598
Average home value in June 2024: $1,009,224
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 1%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $10,374
5. Makawao
Average home value in June 2025: $1,128,324
Average home value in June 2024: $1,111,759
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 1.5%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $16,565
4. Koloa
Average home value in June 2025: $1,256,502
Average home value in June 2024: $1,236,458
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 1.6%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $20,044
3. Hauula
Average home value in June 2025: $854,114
Average home value in June 2024: $840,954
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 1.6%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $13,160
2. Waialua
Average home value in June 2025: $998,856
Average home value in June 2024: $976,584
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.3%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $22,272
1. Kahuku
Average home value in June 2025: $1,010,193
Average home value in June 2024: $987,576
Increase in value (percentage) year-over-year: 2.3%
Increase in value (dollar) year-over-year: $22,617
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