Honolulu, HI metro area Housing Market
Cold MarketComprehensive housing market data for the Honolulu, HI metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.
Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$730K
↓ 2.5% YoY
Days on Market
91 days
↑ 8.3% YoY
Active Inventory
3,574
↑ 1.2% YoY
Homes Sold
499
↓ 4.0% YoY
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Honolulu, HI metro area Market Summary
The Honolulu, HI metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $730K, down 2.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 91 days on the market, 8.3% longer than a year ago.
There are 3,574 homes for sale — 1.2% more than last year. With 7.2 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 879 new listings were added during this period, down 8.6% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 97.4% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 18.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 15.8% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
80
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Hawaii Median
Investor Takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 73% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.
Honolulu, HI metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$679K
Price per Sq Ft
$654
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.4%
Months of Supply
7.2
Sold Above List
18.6%
Price Drops
15.8%
New Listings
879
↓ 8.6% YoY
Pending Sales
738
Off Market in 2 Weeks
24.4%
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