Hawaiʻi Island’s housing market continued to reflect varied conditions across its local markets in October. Island-wide, single-family home sales totaled 167 (-11% YoY), while the median price increased modestly to $509,000 (+2% YoY). Homes also moved considerably faster, with median days on market declining to 40 days (-37% YoY). Condo activity remained relatively steady at 38 sales (-3% YoY), although the median price declined to $535,000 (-13% YoY). Condo selling timelines also improved significantly, with median days on market falling to 50.5 days (-34% YoY), suggesting buyers continue to respond to properties that align with current pricing expectations.

Regionally, Puna remained the primary driver of single-family activity with 78 sales, accounting for nearly half of all island-wide transactions, although volume declined 17% from last October. North Kona recorded 32 single-family sales, matching last year, while its median price declined 21% to $1.049 million and homes sold considerably faster, with median days on market falling from 40 to just 14 days. In the condo market, North Kona stood out with 24 sales (+26% YoY), accounting for nearly two-thirds of all condo transactions, while its median held steady at $550,000. Meanwhile, South Kohala condo sales declined 27%, with the median falling 10% to $760,000, reflecting the continued variation in resort-market activity. Overall, October’s figures point to a market where buyers remain engaged, but sales activity and pricing continue to vary considerably by location and property type.

Brief Overview:
Island of Hawaii Unit Sales Stats for October 2026 VS. October 2025

TOTAL SALES
Single Family Homes – Total sales of 167 single family homes marks a decrease of 11% in comparison to October 2025.
Condos – 38 total sold – down by 3% from October 2025 sales.
Land – 86 total sales of land offerings representing a decrease of 26% when compared against 2025 sales for October.

Single Family Homes Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$509,000 in October 2026. An increase of 2% over median prices from October 2025.
Days on Market:
40 days on market for October 2026 – a decrease of 37% from October 2025.

Condominium Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$535,000 in October 2026. Median prices down by 13% from October 2025.
Days on Market:
51 median days on market in October 2026. A 34% decrease compared to previous year.

Vacant Land Specific Stats:
Median Sales Price:
$88,000 representing a 66% increase in median price over October 2025.
Days on Market:
69 Days on Market for land sold in October 2026. An increase of days on market of 68% as compared to October 2025.