The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96768 sells for about $905,400, or $650 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,850 a month.
ZIP 96768 — Makawao
The Makawao housing market remains stable with high demand for limited inventory, keeping prices elevated. Market conditions are driven by a preference for upcountry living and constrained supply, resulting in a competitive environment for buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a quieter, upcountry lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, though it requires a commute for most major employment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 4.2 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 3.5% · poverty 7.2% — 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 5.1%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 96768, Maui County HI
Crime rates in Makawao are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Public schools serving the Makawao area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education, generally receiving moderate ratings for student performance and college readiness.
The area faces risks from wildfire and high winds, typical of the Maui upcountry environment, necessitating robust property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism, and small business services, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate ZIP.
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 from Makawao typically involves driving to employment hubs in Kahului or Wailuku, with travel times varying based on upcountry traffic patterns.
The area features access to the Makawao Forest Reserve for hiking and mountain biking, alongside local parks and the historic Makawao town shopping district.
The rental market is tight with low vacancy rates, heavily influenced by demand from local workers and a limited supply of long-term housing units.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, and local government services, with many residents commuting to central Maui for employment.
Public transit is limited; the area is primarily car-dependent with major corridors connecting to Kahului.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning to preserve the rural character of the upcountry region.
Maui County assesses property values annually based on market data and property use classifications.
Parcels are subject to Maui County property tax and state-level school funding structures.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to wildfire and wind risk exposure in the Hawaii market.
Net domestic migration to Hawaii has been characterized by moderate turnover, with significant interest from mainland relocations.
Hawaii is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 Golf & Sports Park4.412.9 mi
- Maui Trampoline Park4.611.5 mi
- Epic Maui Hikes4.911.2 mi
- Nalu's South Shore Grill4.711.4 mi
- Maui Tropical Plantation4.612.1 mi
- Gather on Maui for Food + Drink4.514.9 mi
- O'o Farm4.88 mi
- Maui Arts & Cultural Center4.710.8 mi
- Twin Falls Maui4.46.4 mi
- Haleakalā Summit4.910.8 mi
- Ho'okipa Beach Park4.86.1 mi
- Headquarters Visitor Center4.88 mi
- Garden of Eden Arboretum4.39.1 mi
- Maui Arts & Cultural Center4.710.8 mi
- NorthShore Zipline4.82.4 mi
- Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum4.38.8 mi
- Ahihi-Kinau Natural Reserve4.718.2 mi
- Hanomanioa Lighthouse4.819.5 mi
- Twin Falls Maui4.46.4 mi
- Ho'okipa Beach Park4.86.1 mi
- Haleakalā National Park Summit District Entrance Station4.87.6 mi
- Garden of Eden Arboretum4.39.1 mi
- Upper Waikani Falls4.711.8 mi
- Maui Nui Golf Club4.410.8 mi
- Waiehu Municipal Golf Course4.512.9 mi
- The Dunes at Maui Lani Golf Course4.310 mi
- Safeway4.210.8 mi
- Safeway4.38.2 mi
- Maui Swap Meet4.610.5 mi
- Queen Ka'ahumanu Center4.210.3 mi
- Kihei Kalama Village4.411.9 mi
- Kahului Airport48 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.97.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Historic district with local boutiques and galleries.
Community hub for sports and local gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.