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HONOLULU, HI 96816

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Honolulu County
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 96816

Kāhala · Kaimukī · Kapahulu · Lower Palolo · Lower Wilhelmina · Palolo · Palolo Homes · Palolo Homesteads · St. Louis Heights · Upper Palolo · Waialae - Kahala · Waialae Nui Ridge-Ainakoa · Waialae-Kahala · Waikiki Ahupua'a

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The HONOLULU, HI real estate market (96816) currently shows 111 active listings, with 30 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.6% year-over-year, from $1,403,725 to $1,553,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 50,793  ·  Density: 2,049.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $110,030

Typical home value: $1,107,740  ·  Homeownership: 62.8%

Market Overview

Active Listings
111
⇩ 21.3% vs 141 last year
Pending
30
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$1,553,000
⇧ 10.6% vs $1,403,725 last year
Average Price
$3,578,597
⇧ 7.1% vs $3,342,824 last year
Days on Market
80
⇧ 2.6% vs 78 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$826
⇧ 22.9% vs $672/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,826 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 111 this year vs 141 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 78 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $1,553,000 (+10.6% YoY)
  • Average: $3,578,597 (+7.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 26.8 miles — 1,540 listings ($1,817,875,090 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
96816Honolulu, HI 968160.0 mi107$501,508,144$1,618,000$4,686,992
96826Honolulu, HI 968262.4 mi163$82,414,593$421,250$505,611
96821Honolulu, HI 968212.6 mi41$131,848,005$2,462,500$3,215,805
96813Honolulu, HI 968133.8 mi176$146,588,112$626,000$832,887
96795Waimanalo, HI 967955.7 mi7$54,026,000$2,950,000$7,718,000
96819Honolulu, HI 968196.7 mi32$34,044,576$869,250$1,063,893
96818Honolulu, HI 9681810.1 mi122$59,186,104$425,000$485,132
96744Kaneohe, HI 9674410.7 mi122$195,288,206$1,055,250$1,600,723
96706Ewa Beach, HI 9670615.0 mi281$271,560,929$759,668$966,409
96789Mililani, HI 9678917.3 mi136$86,422,016$510,000$635,456
96717Hauula, HI 9671719.3 mi38$42,615,480$1,051,250$1,121,460
96786Wahiawa, HI 9678622.5 mi40$31,099,800$768,250$777,495
96792Waianae, HI 9679226.8 mi275$181,273,125$488,750$659,175

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in HONOLULU, HI 96816?

As of September 2026, there are 111 active listings in HONOLULU, HI (zip code 96816), compared to 141 the prior year.

What is the median home price in HONOLULU, HI 96816?

The median listing price in HONOLULU, HI 96816 is $1,553,000 as of September 2026, a 10.6% increase from $1,403,725 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in HONOLULU, HI?

Homes in HONOLULU, HI 96816 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 78 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in HONOLULU, HI 96816?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, HONOLULU, HI 96816 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 30 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 78 days last year.

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