The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96761 sells for about $979,350, or $1,403 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,600 a month.
ZIP 96761 — Lahaina
The Lahaina housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with home values declining year-over-year. High inventory levels relative to sales activity and significant insurance-related headwinds are contributing to a cautious outlook for the region.
This ZIP is primarily for investors, luxury buyers, and those seeking resort-style living, given the high concentration of vacation properties and proximity to major Maui resorts.
Median prices moved down 8.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 9.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 96761, Maui County, HI
The area faces significant wildfire and wind exposure risks, which have heavily influenced the local property insurance market.
The area is a major tourism hub for West Maui, with development momentum focused on resort and hospitality infrastructure in Kaanapali and Kapalua.
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.
Commutes are primarily local within West Maui, with limited highway access connecting the area to the central Maui employment core.
The area features world-class beaches, golf courses in Kaanapali and Kapalua, and extensive shopping and dining districts in historic Lahaina town.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the tourism sector and short-term rental demand, with significant pressure on long-term housing availability.
The economy is dominated by the tourism and hospitality sectors, with major employers including resort operators and service providers in the Kaanapali and Kapalua areas.
Transportation relies heavily on the Honoapiilani Highway, which serves as the primary corridor connecting West Maui to the rest of the island.
Property insurance in this area is currently characterized by high premiums and limited availability due to elevated wildfire and natural disaster risks.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode.
- Maui Golf & Sports Park4.414 mi
- Maui Trampoline Park4.612.3 mi
- Epic Maui Hikes4.918.8 mi
- Maui Escape Rooms4.71.2 mi
- The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali4.31.2 mi
- OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort4.41.1 mi
- Nalu's South Shore Grill4.718.8 mi
- Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Kaanapali, Maui4.41.2 mi
- Maui Tropical Plantation4.612.2 mi
- Nakalele Blowhole4.79 mi
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument4.69.1 mi
- Old Lahaina Luau4.72.9 mi
- Maui Tropical Plantation4.612.2 mi
- ʻIao Needle Lookout Trail and Ethnobotanical Loop4.59.1 mi
- OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort4.41.1 mi
- Banyan Tree4.73.8 mi
- Maui Arts & Cultural Center4.712.9 mi
- Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum4.314.9 mi
- Olowalu Petroglyphs4.28.3 mi
- ʻĪao Valley State Monument4.69.1 mi
- Waihee Ridge Trail4.89.6 mi
- ʻIao Needle Lookout Trail and Ethnobotanical Loop4.59.1 mi
- Kapalua Coastal Trail4.85 mi
- D.T. Fleming Beach Park4.75.7 mi
- Mala Boat Ramp4.52.9 mi
- Manele Small Boat Harbor4.718.6 mi
- 🏵️zpot Lahaina Harbor4.63.8 mi
- Kapalua - The Plantation Course4.76 mi
- Ka'anapali Golf Courses4.41.1 mi
- Waiehu Municipal Golf Course4.511.3 mi
- Kapalua - The Bay Course4.65.1 mi
- The Kapalua Villas Maui4.35.1 mi
- Whalers Village4.41.2 mi
- Safeway4.22.8 mi
- The Fish Market Maui4.51.9 mi
- Lahaina Cannery4.12.8 mi
- Safeway4.212.2 mi
- Kahului Airport415.7 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.916 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-renowned resort beach area with extensive hotel and shopping amenities.
Features championship-level golf courses serving the West Maui resort community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.