Is Ookala, HI 96774 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Ookala is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Ookala housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Hawaii County, HI

Population	579
Average income	$120,927
Median home value	$486,100
Owner-occupied	85% of homes
Median year built	1975

Natural hazard riskWildfire (relatively high), earthquakes (relatively high)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 96774; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Nearby markets

Captain Cook 96704Buyer’s market $294 /sq ft Hakalau 96710Seller’s market $284 /sq ft Hawi 96719 — /sq ft Hilo 96720Balanced $403 /sq ft Browse all markets →

Where Ookala is

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Questions about Ookala real estate

What are property taxes in Ookala?

About 0.28% of a home’s value a year in Hawaii County, or roughly $1,120 on a $400,000 home.

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