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If you're buying or selling a home in Hawaii in early 2026, competition can make a big difference in your strategy. In faster-moving markets, buyers may need to act quickly and come prepared, with homes going under contract in a matter of days. In other cities, listings are sitting longer as economic uncertainty and high costs give buyers and sellers pause.

Nationwide, housing markets are , although competition varies from the Northeast to the South. Understanding where homes are selling the fastest can help buyers gauge how competitive a market is and help sellers set realistic expectations.

To see where homes are selling the fastest in Hawaii right now, ranked the top cities based on their average "days on market"—the time it takes for a new listing to go under contract. The lower the number, the more competitive the city. Rankings are based on the December 2025 monthly average or monthly average median.

#1. Waimea, Hawaii
- Days on market: 46
- Median sale price: $1,365,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 9.1%
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#2. Pearl City, Hawaii
- Days on market: 55
- Median sale price: $969,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.6%
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#3. Waipio Acres, Hawaii
- Days on market: 61
- Median sale price: $564,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 16.7%
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#4. Waihee-Waiehu, Hawaii
- Days on market: 68
- Median sale price: $865,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 100.0%
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#5. Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii
- Days on market: 70
- Median sale price: $140,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 90.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#6. Kapolei, Hawaii
- Days on market: 71
- Median sale price: $830,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 41.7%
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#7. Mililani Town, Hawaii
- Days on market: 71
- Median sale price: $692,775
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 42.1%
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#8. East Honolulu, Hawaii
- Days on market: 71
- Median sale price: $1,295,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.1%
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#9. Waikele, Hawaii
- Days on market: 73
- Median sale price: $496,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 15.4%
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#10. Royal Kunia, Hawaii
- Days on market: 75
- Median sale price: $999,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#11. Kailua, Hawaii
- Days on market: 77
- Median sale price: $1,600,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 38.5%
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#12. Kalaheo, Hawaii
- Days on market: 78
- Median sale price: $1,250,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#13. Lihue, Hawaii
- Days on market: 79
- Median sale price: $649,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#14. Mountain View, Hawaii
- Days on market: 79
- Median sale price: $417,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 33.3%
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#15. Kaneohe, Hawaii
- Days on market: 81
- Median sale price: $800,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 30.8%
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#16. EWA Gentry, Hawaii
- Days on market: 84
- Median sale price: $835,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 17.6%
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#17. Lahaina, Hawaii
- Days on market: 85
- Median sale price: $1,379,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.8%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 12.5%
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#18. Kahaluu-Keauhou, Hawaii
- Days on market: 85
- Median sale price: $858,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 22.2%
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#19. Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii
- Days on market: 86
- Median sale price: $1,400,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 96.6%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 0.0%
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#20. Wahiawa, Hawaii
- Days on market: 88
- Median sale price: $891,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 100.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 36.4%
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#21. Ocean Pointe, Hawaii
- Days on market: 89
- Median sale price: $1,205,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 37.5%
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#22. Maili, Hawaii
- Days on market: 91
- Median sale price: $583,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 11.1%
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#23. Kaanapali, Hawaii
- Days on market: 92
- Median sale price: $1,400,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 93.4%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 26.7%
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#24. Ainaloa, Hawaii
- Days on market: 95
- Median sale price: $390,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 98.7%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 26.7%
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#25. Kihei, Hawaii
- Days on market: 97
- Median sale price: $845,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 94.9%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.3%
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#26. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Days on market: 99
- Median sale price: $607,750
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.2%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 13.2%
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#27. EWA Beach, Hawaii
- Days on market: 101
- Median sale price: $759,000
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.0%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
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#28. Waipahu, Hawaii
- Days on market: 101
- Median sale price: $557,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
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#29. East Kapolei, Hawaii
- Days on market: 106
- Median sale price: $683,475
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 97.3%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 20.0%
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#30. Kalaoa, Hawaii
- Days on market: 110
- Median sale price: $952,500
- Average sale-to-list ratio: 99.5%
- Share of homes that went off market in two weeks: 44.4%
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