Hong Kong home prices (HK$/m²): returns since 1999
Hong Kong home prices, measured as the typical value per square meter (data: Rating and Valuation Department). This is the value of the property itself — bricks and mortar — not an investor's total return.
It excludes rent received and all costs (closing, property taxes, maintenance, vacancy). Compare it against inflation below to see whether Hong Kong real estate kept up.
Cumulative return by window (in U.S. dollars)
| Window | Cumulative |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 8% |
| 5 years | -19% |
| 10 years | 11% |
| 20 years | 144% |
Largest historical drop: -45% · annual volatility: 19% . Typical home price per m² (Rating and Valuation Department). Excludes rent received, closing costs, property taxes, maintenance and vacancy — the value of the property itself, not the investor's total return. The Hong Kong dollar has been pegged to the U.S. dollar (around 7.8) since 1983, so its move against the dollar is minimal.
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Descriptive, educational content computed from official public data. Not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.