Is Lihue, HI 96766 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Lihue housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Lihue, HI 96766 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 113 days and there were 8.2 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (88 days then) and the median sale price rose 22% to $1,032,053. Overall, Lihue is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Kauai County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Lihue ranks #30 of 40 HI ZIP codes with enough sales (score 12 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kilauea 96754 (0% sold over asking) or Kalaheo 96741 (0% sold over asking), while Lawai 96765 (100% sold over asking) and Kekaha 96752 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.