Land and home values in Hawaii
Across Hawaii's 5 counties, residential land is about $67.00 per sq ft at the state median ($2.92M an acre). The typical home is worth about $929,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,680 a month. Largest city: Urban Honolulu; capital: Honolulu. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $67.00 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.92M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $729,630 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Home: typical (median) | $929,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $652,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $1.18M | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,060 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,680 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,660 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $4,410 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 3.5% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 34 | $131 | $1.65M | $3,420 |
| Upper | 93 | $95.10 | $1.2M | $3,080 |
| Mid | 126 | $68.20 | $949,000 | $2,800 |
| Entry | 104 | $57.80 | $559,000 | $2,520 |
| Small town | 28 | $32.30 | $725,000 | $2,200 |
| Rural | 49 | $28.30 | $788,000 | $2,340 |
| Farmland | 27 | $19.40 | $556,000 | $1,980 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Metro core | $83.90 | $3.65M | $940,000 | $2,800 |
| Kalawao County | Suburban | $70.90 | $3.09M | $987,000 | $2,490 |
| Maui County | Metro core | $52.70 | $2.3M | $1.03M | $2,820 |
| Kauai County | Small town | $42.30 | $1.84M | $1.02M | $2,410 |
| Hawaii County | Small town | $24.40 | $1.06M | $611,000 | $2,140 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Hawaii?
Residential land in Hawaii is about $67.00 per square foot, or $2.92M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $729,630. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Hawaii?
The highest county medians for residential land are Honolulu County ($83.90 per sq ft), Kalawao County ($70.90 per sq ft), Maui County ($52.70 per sq ft), Kauai County ($42.30 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Hawaii?
The lowest county medians are Hawaii County ($24.40 per sq ft), Kauai County ($42.30 per sq ft), Maui County ($52.70 per sq ft), Kalawao County ($70.90 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Hawaii?
The typical (median) home in Hawaii is worth about $929,000, with entry-level homes around $652,000 and upper-end homes around $1.18M, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Hawaii?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,680 a month in Hawaii, a 1-bedroom about $2,060 and a 3-bedroom about $3,660 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.