Real estate is booming on the Big Island. Over the past year, there has been an aggressive price increase of up to 50% on the Big Island. Much of the increase is due to 911 and the desire of people to live in safety. Prices will most likely continue to increase over the next few years before eventually leveling out. Some of the primary districts of Big Island include: South Kona, Kamuela, Kau, South Hilo, North Hilo, Puna, and North Kona.