The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96763 sells for about $760,000, or $750 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,800 a month.
ZIP 96763 — Lanai City
The housing market in 96763 is characterized by extremely low inventory and high price points, typical of a remote island economy. Sales volume remains minimal, and the market is heavily influenced by the limited land availability and the dominance of the hospitality sector. Prices have seen steady appreciation, but the lack of turnover keeps the market in a state of stagnation.
This ZIP is best suited for resort employees, long-term residents seeking a quiet island lifestyle, and those who value extreme isolation and community-focused living.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — 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 6.0%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96763, Maui County HI
Crime rates in Lanai City are generally low, consistent with the small, isolated nature of the island community.
Lanai High and Elementary School serves the entire island, providing K-12 education in a single campus setting.
The area faces significant risks from tropical storms and high winds, with insurance premiums reflecting the remote island location and wildfire exposure.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the hospitality and tourism sectors, specifically the operations of the Four Seasons resorts on the island.
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 is localized within the island of Lanai; there is no transit to other islands, and most residents work within the Lanai City area.
The area features access to the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center, nearby hiking trails, and the Manele Golf Course.
The rental market is extremely tight with very low inventory, largely driven by the needs of resort employees and limited housing stock.
The economy is almost entirely dependent on the tourism and hospitality industry, anchored by the Four Seasons resorts.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle; the island is served by the Lanai Airport and ferry service to Maui.
Development is strictly controlled by the island's primary landowner, limiting large-scale expansion.
The Maui County Real Property Assessment Division manages all property valuations for the island.
The area is served by the Hawaii Department of Education and Maui County utility districts.
Property insurance is costly and difficult to obtain due to high wind and wildfire risks associated with the Pacific island environment.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 96763 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Maui Escape Rooms4.716.7 mi
- The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka'anapali4.316.6 mi
- OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort4.416.8 mi
- Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Kaanapali, Maui4.416.6 mi
- Old Lahaina Luau4.716.4 mi
- Ka'anapali Golf Courses4.416.8 mi
- Lānaʻi Cat Sanctuary4.92.9 mi
- Keahiakawelo (Garden of the Gods)4.66.2 mi
- Manele Small Boat Harbor4.75.7 mi
- Dole Park4.60.8 mi
- OUTRIGGER Kāʻanapali Beach Resort4.416.8 mi
- Banyan Tree4.716.5 mi
- Olowalu Petroglyphs4.220 mi
- Moana Glass4.916.7 mi
- Sweet Trade Tattoo4.918.2 mi
- Hulopoʻe Beach4.85.8 mi
- Dole Park4.60.8 mi
- Mala Boat Ramp4.516.2 mi
- Manele Small Boat Harbor4.75.7 mi
- 🏵️zpot Lahaina Harbor4.616.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The central town square of Lanai City, serving as a community gathering hub.
A world-class oceanfront golf course located on the island.
Preserves the history and culture of the island of Lanai.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.