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Puako, Hawaii real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Puako, HI (Hawaii County) — Census median home value $1,781,300, county listing prices down about 9.3% over the past year.
Puako, HI is in Hawaii County, Hawaii — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 302, with a median household income of $116,250. Census data puts Puako's median home value at $1,781,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Hawaii County's current median listing price runs $616,750, down about 9.3% over the past year.
At a glance
Puako market snapshot
Population
302
Median Household Income
$116,250
Median Home Value (city)
$1,781,300
Median Listing Price (Hawaii County)
$616,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,964/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-9.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Puako's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,781,300. Separately, Hawaii County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $616,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Hawaii County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Puako has an estimated population of 302 and a median household income of $116,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Puako's Census-reported median home value works out to about 15.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Puako, HI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Puako's median home value at $1,781,300. Hawaii County's current median listing price runs $616,750, down about 9.3% over the past year.
What is the population of Puako, HI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Puako's population at approximately 302.
What's the median rent in Puako, HI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Puako at approximately $1,964 per month.
What is the median household income in Puako, HI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Puako at approximately $116,250.
Is the Puako housing market growing?
Hawaii County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Puako, HI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Puako's median home value at about 15.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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