How much do homeowners pay a month in Wailua Homesteads, HI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Wailua Homesteads, HI pay a median of $3,079 (±$198) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $710 (±$111).
66.6% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Wailua Homesteads, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,206 in 2015–2019 to $3,079 in 2020–2024 (+39.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $3,079 (±$198)
- Without a mortgage
- $710 (±$111)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 66.6%
Monthly owner costs in Wailua Homesteads
| Wailua Homesteads | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $3,079 (±$198) | $2,772 (±$90) | $2,904 (±$28) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $710 (±$111) | $623 (±$44) | $697 (±$9) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 66.6% (±10.4 points) | 62.8% (±2.3 points) | 62.7% (±0.6 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,142 (±$436) | $1,866 (±$110) | $2,239 (±$31) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Wailua Homesteads, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Kauai County ($2,772).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii ($2,904).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Kauai County, Wailua Homesteads ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 33 of 117.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Wailua Homesteads have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,206 (±$209) | $3,079 (±$198) | +39.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,805 (±$183) | $2,142 (±$436) | +18.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $617,500 (±$34,883) | $943,400 (±$64,749) | +52.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Wailua Homesteads
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wailua Homesteads | — | $3,079 (±$198) | — |
| Kapaa | 2.3 mi | $2,755 (±$360) | Not measurably different |
| Wailua | 3.0 mi | $2,341 (±$173) | Lower |
| Hanamaulu | 5.5 mi | $2,366 (±$404) | Lower |
| Anahola | 6.8 mi | $1,433 (±$247) | Lower |
| Lihue | 6.9 mi | $3,111 (±$557) | Not measurably different |
| Puhi | 7.5 mi | $2,371 (±$314) | Lower |
| Kilauea | 9.9 mi | $2,337 (±$354) | Lower |
| Omao | 11 mi | $2,949 (±$344) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wailua, HI ($2,341), Hanamaulu, HI ($2,366), Anahola, HI ($1,433).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Kauai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Princeville | $3,375 (±$525) |
| 2 | Lihue | $3,111 (±$557) |
| 3 | Wailua Homesteads | $3,079 (±$198) |
| 4 | Hanapepe | $2,988 (±$424) |
| 5 | Omao | $2,949 (±$344) |
| 6 | Lawai | $2,881 (±$321) |
| 7 | Poipu | $2,872 (±$500) |
| 8 | Waimea (Kauai County) | $2,821 (±$414) |
| 9 | Kekaha | $2,767 (±$221) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Kauai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wailua Homesteads is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wailua Homesteads
What is the average mortgage payment in Wailua Homesteads?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wailua Homesteads, HI is $3,079 (±$198) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Wailua Homesteads?
Owners without a mortgage in Wailua Homesteads pay a median of $710 (±$111) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Wailua Homesteads gone up?
In Wailua Homesteads, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,206 in 2015–2019 to $3,079 in 2020–2024 (+39.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wailua Homesteads CDP, Hawaii (place:77225, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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