What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Hawaii, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Typical property price
$731K
Long-term rental income
$2,354/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$6,621/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$4,267/mo more
before expenses and regulations
Key Takeaways
- Hawaii's STR regulations are among the strictest in the US. Honolulu banned most non-resort STRs in 2022, and Maui County has introduced similar restrictions.
- Properties with existing STR permits command massive premiums, as new permits are extremely limited.
- Long-term rental yields are modest given property prices, but capital appreciation has historically been strong.
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See the full short-term vs long-term comparison with adjustable assumptions.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honolulu County | $777K | $2,736 | $8,764 | Medium | View details → |
Maui County | $731K | $2,357 | $8,299 | Low | View details → |
Kauai County | $759K | $2,354 | $6,621 | Low | View details → |
Kalawao County | $595K | $2,338 | $5,701 | Low | View details → |
Hawaii County | $451K | $1,374 | $5,412 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
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The dashboard covers 101 counties across Hawaii. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
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