The median sales price of a Honolulu County home in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $1,250,000, based on data from the 1,433 properties sold during that time. In 2023, the median tax bill for the county was $2,614, which is 0.2% of the median value of the homes that were taxed.
This is 0.2 times lower than the average effective property tax rate of 1.11% in the U.S. in 2023.
The analysis of Honolulu County real estate data showed homeowners in Pupukea, Kaaawa, and Mokuleia paid the highest rates.
The above article calculates the effective property tax rate for 2023 using estimated inflation values and 2022 tax data provided by the county. In some cases, the actual effective property tax rate may vary slightly.
The following table compares Pupukea with some other cities belonging to Honolulu County by their median effective property tax rate, calculated using sales and property tax data from the fourth quarter of 2023.
| City | Q4 2023 Sales | Q4 2023 Median Price | Median tax 2023 | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupukea | 10 | $608,720 | $5,742 | 0.9% |
| Kaaawa | 3 | $515,000 | $2,984 | 0.6% |
| Mokuleia | 7 | $472,500 | $2,447 | 0.5% |
| Mililani Mauka | 39 | $697,500 | $2,985 | 0.4% |
| Waipio | 17 | $525,000 | $2,348 | 0.4% |
| West Loch Estate | 7 | $652,500 | $2,607 | 0.4% |
| Makakilo | 36 | $607,500 | $2,656 | 0.4% |
| Urban Honolulu | 682 | $669,900 | $2,069 | 0.3% |
| Makaha | 39 | $361,400 | $932 | 0.3% |
| Waimalu | 25 | $468,000 | $1,417 | 0.3% |
| Waikele | 18 | $581,000 | $1,864 | 0.3% |
| Waipio Acres | 23 | $440,000 | $1,342 | 0.3% |
| Waipahu | 23 | $1,737,500 | $2,763 | 0.2% |
| Waialua | 4 | $1,660,000 | $2,826 | 0.2% |
| Ewa Gentry | 61 | $1,560,000 | $2,428 | 0.2% |
| Kapolei | 27 | $1,440,000 | $2,356 | 0.2% |
| Wahiawa | 16 | $1,545,000 | $2,488 | 0.2% |
| Pearl City | 42 | $1,700,000 | $2,806 | 0.2% |
| Mililani Town | 38 | $1,538,000 | $3,110 | 0.2% |
| Kaneohe | 45 | $1,775,000 | $2,927 | 0.2% |
| Ocean Pointe | 31 | $1,697,700 | $2,918 | 0.2% |
| Nanakuli | 12 | $313,500 | $537 | 0.2% |
| East Kapolei | 5 | $1,500,000 | $2,376 | 0.2% |
| Ahuimanu | 12 | $1,550,400 | $2,666 | 0.2% |
| Halawa | 15 | $1,700,000 | $3,089 | 0.2% |
| Hauula | 8 | $1,486,000 | $2,744 | 0.2% |
| Ko Olina | 15 | $2,062,500 | $2,662 | 0.1% |
| Kailua | 52 | $3,882,000 | $4,785 | 0.1% |
| East Honolulu | 44 | $3,232,500 | $4,006 | 0.1% |
| Whitmore Village | 2 | $1,675,000 | $2,289 | 0.1% |
| Ewa Villages | 5 | $1,620,000 | $2,410 | 0.1% |
| Royal Kunia | 7 | $1,960,000 | $2,676 | 0.1% |
| Waianae | 9 | $1,214,000 | $1,432 | 0.1% |
| Aiea | 6 | $3,322,500 | $3,407 | 0.1% |
| Maili | 19 | $1,340,000 | $1,910 | 0.1% |
| Heeia | 7 | $4,200,000 | $3,575 | 0.1% |
| Kahaluu | 4 | $4,151,250 | $3,742 | 0.1% |
| Ewa Beach | 9 | $1,660,000 | $2,360 | 0.1% |
| Punaluu | 2 | $5,350,000 | $3,495 | 0.1% |
| Laie | 2 | $4,725,000 | $4,190 | 0.1% |
| Kawela Bay | 2 | $2,996,900 | $2,273 | 0.1% |
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