The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 96797 sells for about $821,000, or $514 per square foot.
Prices are up +23% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,750 a month.
ZIP 96797 — Waipahu
The Waipahu housing market shows resilience with a 23% year-over-year price increase, reflecting strong demand for suburban Oahu housing. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by steady employment and transit infrastructure improvements. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are based on current portal data for the 96797 ZIP code.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to major Oahu employment centers, as well as investors targeting the stable rental demand.
Median prices moved up 23.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 8.8% — 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 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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 96797, Honolulu County HI
Crime rates in Waipahu are generally consistent with broader Honolulu County trends, with property crime being the primary concern. The area is considered moderately safe compared to denser urban centers in the region.
Schools in the area are part of the Hawaii Department of Education system, with performance varying by specific campus; many local schools are undergoing facility upgrades to support growing enrollment.
The area faces risks typical of Oahu, including potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding in low-lying zones. Insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm events.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major employment hubs in West Oahu and ongoing residential development in the Waikele and Waipahu master-planned areas.
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.
Residents typically commute toward downtown Honolulu or the Kapolei employment hub via the H-1 freeway, with increasing access to the Skyline rail transit system.
The area features access to the Waikele Premium Outlets, several community parks, and proximity to regional golf courses like the Waikele Country Club.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's central location and relative affordability compared to Honolulu proper.
The economy is anchored by retail, tourism, and government services, with significant employment provided by nearby military installations and the Kapolei commercial district.
The area is served by the H-1 freeway and the developing Skyline rail line, providing critical transit links to the rest of Oahu.
Development is focused on transit-oriented projects near rail stations and continued residential infill in the Waikele area.
The City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division manages annual valuations for all parcels.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal utility and school district levies as determined by the State of Hawaii and Honolulu County.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional hurricane and flood risk assessments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS tables.
- Kualoa Ranch4.713.9 mi
- Wet 'n' Wild Hawaii4.16.2 mi
- Wai Kai4.37 mi
- Coral Crater Adventure Park4.96.1 mi
- The Escape Game Honolulu514.9 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.717.5 mi
- Hawaii Convention Center4.415.3 mi
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet4.57.4 mi
- Barefoot Beach Cafe @ Queen's Surf Beach4.416.9 mi
- Consolidated Theatres Ward with TITAN LUXE4.314.2 mi
- Dole Plantation4.28 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.86.9 mi
- Bishop Museum4.611.9 mi
- Mermaids Cave4.57.2 mi
- Coral Crater Adventure Park4.96.1 mi
- Polynesian Cultural Center4.717.5 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.86.9 mi
- Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center4.76.9 mi
- Iolani Palace4.613.4 mi
- Bishop Museum4.611.9 mi
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial4.86.9 mi
- ʻAiea Loop Trailhead4.78.8 mi
- Patsy T. Mink Central Oʻahu Regional Park4.51.9 mi
- Wahiawā Botanical Garden4.76.5 mi
- Puʻu O Hulu (Pink Pillbox) Trailhead4.88.8 mi
- Kewalo Basin Harbor4.514 mi
- Ko Olina Resort4.67.3 mi
- Waiʻanae Small Boat Harbor4.410.7 mi
- He'eia Kea Boat Harbor4.514.7 mi
- Ala Wai Boat Harbor4.115.3 mi
- Pearl At Kalauao4.36.5 mi
- Hawaii Prince Golf Club4.35.9 mi
- Kapolei Golf Club4.34.8 mi
- Ko Olina Golf Club4.57.3 mi
- Waikele Country Club4.32 mi
- Waikele Premium Outlets4.21.9 mi
- Pearlridge Center4.36.3 mi
- Aloha Stadium Swap Meet4.57.4 mi
- Navy Exchange Mall4.68 mi
- Ka Makana Aliʻi4.45.4 mi
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport3.99.5 mi
- Blue Hawaiian Helicopters4.910.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination featuring numerous retail outlets.
Public-access golf course offering scenic views of the island.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.