The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96712 sells for about $1,350,000, or $985 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,800 a month.
ZIP 96712 — Haleiwa
The housing market in 96712 remains stable with high price points driven by limited inventory and strong demand for North Shore properties. While sales volume is low, values have maintained a steady upward trajectory. Some figures, such as specific permit activity, were not determinable at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is ideal for those seeking a rural, surf-oriented lifestyle, including families and outdoor enthusiasts who can tolerate a long commute to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 7.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 96712, Honolulu County, HI
Crime rates in the Haleiwa area are generally low compared to the broader Honolulu urban core, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, generally receiving moderate ratings with a focus on community-integrated learning.
The area faces significant exposure to coastal flooding, tsunami risks, and high-wind events, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, agriculture, and small-scale local commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development due to zoning and environmental protections.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Hawaii) — Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by applying county-specific tax rates to the assessed value of the property. The formula is (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Tax Rate. Exemptions include homestead exemptions for owner-occupants, which vary by county.
Commuting to Honolulu's employment core involves a long drive along the Kamehameha Highway, which is prone to heavy traffic congestion during peak hours.
The area is world-renowned for its North Shore surfing beaches, hiking trails, and outdoor recreational opportunities, with local shopping and dining concentrated in Haleiwa town.
The rental market is tight with high demand from both long-term residents and seasonal workers, often influenced by the prevalence of short-term vacation rentals.
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, agricultural operations, and small business services catering to the local community and visitors.
Public transit is limited to bus services connecting the North Shore to the rest of the island, with no rail or major highway alternatives.
Development is strictly controlled by state and county land-use policies to preserve the rural character of the North Shore.
The City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division manages annual assessments based on market data.
Parcels are subject to state-level land use districts and county zoning ordinances.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant natural hazard risks, including hurricanes and coastal flooding.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles for 96712.
- Kualoa Ranch4.714.9 mi
- Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii4.119.5 mi
- iTrampoline Hawaii4.216.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.419.7 mi
- Kapolei Karaoke and Escape4.819.3 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.79.1 mi
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet4.519 mi
- Waimea Valley4.61.4 mi
- Toa Luau51.4 mi
- Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman4.419.4 mi
- Dole Plantation4.26.4 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.79.1 mi
- Banzai Pipeline4.83.3 mi
- Waimea Valley4.61.4 mi
- Laniakea Beach4.71.7 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.79.1 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.818.9 mi
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center4.718.9 mi
- USS Arizona Memorial4.918.8 mi
- Waimea Valley4.61.4 mi
- Waimea Valley4.61.4 mi
- Haleʻiwa Beach Park4.63.1 mi
- Kaʻena Point Trail4.711.7 mi
- Waimea Bay Beach Park4.81.6 mi
- Kaʻena Point State Park4.811.7 mi
- Ko Olina Resort4.619.4 mi
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor4.414.5 mi
- He'eia Kea Boat Harbor4.520 mi
- Waimea Bay Beach4.81.7 mi
- Leilehua Golf Course4.29.6 mi
- Turtle Bay Golf4.17.2 mi
- Mililani Golf Club4.211.4 mi
- Hawaii Country Club3.612.6 mi
- Kahuku Golf Course4.28.5 mi
- Haleʻiwa Town Center4.53.4 mi
- Schofield Main Exchange4.38.5 mi
- North Shore Marketplace4.53.5 mi
- Town Center of Mililani4.411.7 mi
- Safeway4.212.3 mi
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport3.922.3 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.922.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Famous surfing destination and recreational beach.
Historic district with local boutiques and restaurants.
Popular spot for viewing sea turtles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.