2009: Regional home prices and rents
The Rating and Valuation Department's monthly regional home prices and rents for 2009, with charts, monthly records and year-end comparisons.
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December 2009 hong kong island class a (under 40 m²) prices: HK$6,308 per sq ft, a +34.1% change from the previous December.
Charts retain the published HKD per square metre; tables convert to per square foot. These are selected residential classes in Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, not valuations of individual homes.
Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) price trend (HKD/m²)
Where available, the previous December is shown as a starting reference. Missing values are not treated as zero or estimated.
Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rent trend (HKD/m²/month)
Where available, the previous December is shown as a starting reference. Missing values are not treated as zero or estimated.
Year-end values and coverage
| Series | December 2008 | December 2009 | December year-on-year change | Months available in year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$4,705 per sq ft | HK$6,308 per sq ft | +34.1% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$5,410 per sq ft | HK$7,153 per sq ft | +32.2% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$7,742 per sq ft | HK$9,593 per sq ft | +23.9% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$9,021 per sq ft | HK$12,035 per sq ft | +33.4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$13,034 per sq ft | HK$17,118 per sq ft | +31.3% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$3,559 per sq ft | HK$4,660 per sq ft | +31% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$4,386 per sq ft | HK$5,923 per sq ft | +35% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$6,384 per sq ft | HK$9,215 per sq ft | +44.4% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$8,091 per sq ft | HK$10,117 per sq ft | +25% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$8,538 per sq ft few transactions | HK$14,407 per sq ft few transactions | +68.7% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) prices | HK$3,120 per sq ft | HK$3,990 per sq ft | +27.9% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | HK$3,269 per sq ft | HK$3,911 per sq ft | +19.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) prices | HK$4,079 per sq ft | HK$4,933 per sq ft | +20.9% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) prices | HK$4,741 per sq ft | HK$5,683 per sq ft | +19.9% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) prices | HK$5,520 per sq ft few transactions | HK$7,413 per sq ft | +34.3% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$21.8 per sq ft / month | HK$22.9 per sq ft / month | +4.7% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$19.1 per sq ft / month | HK$23.0 per sq ft / month | +20.4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$24.7 per sq ft / month | HK$27.8 per sq ft / month | +12.4% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$29.7 per sq ft / month | HK$30.7 per sq ft / month | +3.1% | 12/12 |
| Hong Kong Island Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$36.7 per sq ft / month | HK$34.1 per sq ft / month | -7.1% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$15.9 per sq ft / month | HK$17.0 per sq ft / month | +7% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$16.1 per sq ft / month | HK$18.0 per sq ft / month | +12.1% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month | HK$23.0 per sq ft / month | +11.2% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$22.7 per sq ft / month | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month | -4.9% | 12/12 |
| Kowloon Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$17.5 per sq ft / month few transactions | HK$22.6 per sq ft / month few transactions | +29.3% | 11/12 |
| New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | HK$12.1 per sq ft / month | HK$14.0 per sq ft / month | +16.2% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$11.2 per sq ft / month | HK$12.5 per sq ft / month | +11.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class C (70 to 99.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$12.7 per sq ft / month | HK$14.2 per sq ft / month | +11.7% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class D (100 to 159.9 m²) monthly rents | HK$19.5 per sq ft / month | HK$18.0 per sq ft / month | -7.6% | 12/12 |
| New Territories Class E (160 m² or above) monthly rents | HK$18.1 per sq ft / month few transactions | HK$19.8 per sq ft / month | +9.2% | 12/12 |
Changes appear only when both December values exist. Provisional or low-transaction markers are retained with the values.
Hong Kong Island：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) prices | Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | Hong Kong Island Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | Hong Kong Island Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | HK$4,852 per sq ft | HK$5,716 per sq ft | HK$21.6 per sq ft / month | HK$19.1 per sq ft / month |
| February 2009 | HK$4,817 per sq ft | HK$5,688 per sq ft | HK$21.5 per sq ft / month | HK$19.1 per sq ft / month |
| March 2009 | HK$4,802 per sq ft | HK$5,792 per sq ft | HK$20.4 per sq ft / month | HK$18.4 per sq ft / month |
| April 2009 | HK$5,192 per sq ft | HK$6,248 per sq ft | HK$20.3 per sq ft / month | HK$19.0 per sq ft / month |
| May 2009 | HK$5,417 per sq ft | HK$6,419 per sq ft | HK$20.7 per sq ft / month | HK$19.6 per sq ft / month |
| June 2009 | HK$5,757 per sq ft | HK$6,657 per sq ft | HK$19.6 per sq ft / month | HK$20.3 per sq ft / month |
| July 2009 | HK$5,848 per sq ft | HK$6,750 per sq ft | HK$21.3 per sq ft / month | HK$21.8 per sq ft / month |
| August 2009 | HK$6,048 per sq ft | HK$6,951 per sq ft | HK$22.9 per sq ft / month | HK$23.6 per sq ft / month |
| September 2009 | HK$6,121 per sq ft | HK$7,252 per sq ft | HK$23.0 per sq ft / month | HK$22.9 per sq ft / month |
| October 2009 | HK$6,166 per sq ft | HK$7,166 per sq ft | HK$25.0 per sq ft / month | HK$23.2 per sq ft / month |
| November 2009 | HK$6,271 per sq ft | HK$7,103 per sq ft | HK$23.5 per sq ft / month | HK$23.2 per sq ft / month |
| December 2009 | HK$6,308 per sq ft | HK$7,153 per sq ft | HK$22.9 per sq ft / month | HK$23.0 per sq ft / month |
Kowloon：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) prices | Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | Kowloon Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | Kowloon Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | HK$3,644 per sq ft | HK$4,423 per sq ft | HK$15.7 per sq ft / month | HK$15.1 per sq ft / month |
| February 2009 | HK$3,354 per sq ft | HK$4,125 per sq ft | HK$15.3 per sq ft / month | HK$15.2 per sq ft / month |
| March 2009 | HK$3,535 per sq ft | HK$4,413 per sq ft | HK$16.1 per sq ft / month | HK$15.4 per sq ft / month |
| April 2009 | HK$3,793 per sq ft | HK$4,964 per sq ft | HK$16.2 per sq ft / month | HK$15.1 per sq ft / month |
| May 2009 | HK$3,921 per sq ft | HK$4,963 per sq ft | HK$15.8 per sq ft / month | HK$15.3 per sq ft / month |
| June 2009 | HK$4,115 per sq ft | HK$5,263 per sq ft | HK$15.9 per sq ft / month | HK$15.0 per sq ft / month |
| July 2009 | HK$4,192 per sq ft | HK$5,170 per sq ft | HK$17.6 per sq ft / month | HK$16.4 per sq ft / month |
| August 2009 | HK$4,331 per sq ft | HK$5,499 per sq ft | HK$17.5 per sq ft / month | HK$16.6 per sq ft / month |
| September 2009 | HK$4,396 per sq ft | HK$5,509 per sq ft | HK$18.6 per sq ft / month | HK$17.0 per sq ft / month |
| October 2009 | HK$4,444 per sq ft | HK$5,368 per sq ft | HK$17.7 per sq ft / month | HK$17.6 per sq ft / month |
| November 2009 | HK$4,391 per sq ft | HK$5,200 per sq ft | HK$17.1 per sq ft / month | HK$18.0 per sq ft / month |
| December 2009 | HK$4,660 per sq ft | HK$5,923 per sq ft | HK$17.0 per sq ft / month | HK$18.0 per sq ft / month |
New Territories：Class A and B monthly prices and rents
| Month | New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) prices | New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) prices | New Territories Class A (under 40 m²) monthly rents | New Territories Class B (40 to 69.9 m²) monthly rents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2009 | HK$3,226 per sq ft | HK$3,346 per sq ft | HK$11.9 per sq ft / month | HK$11.1 per sq ft / month |
| February 2009 | HK$3,264 per sq ft | HK$3,356 per sq ft | HK$12.0 per sq ft / month | HK$11.2 per sq ft / month |
| March 2009 | HK$3,302 per sq ft | HK$3,355 per sq ft | HK$12.0 per sq ft / month | HK$10.9 per sq ft / month |
| April 2009 | HK$3,470 per sq ft | HK$3,579 per sq ft | HK$11.9 per sq ft / month | HK$10.9 per sq ft / month |
| May 2009 | HK$3,484 per sq ft | HK$3,573 per sq ft | HK$11.9 per sq ft / month | HK$11.1 per sq ft / month |
| June 2009 | HK$3,591 per sq ft | HK$3,671 per sq ft | HK$12.3 per sq ft / month | HK$11.4 per sq ft / month |
| July 2009 | HK$3,652 per sq ft | HK$3,703 per sq ft | HK$12.4 per sq ft / month | HK$11.4 per sq ft / month |
| August 2009 | HK$3,800 per sq ft | HK$3,760 per sq ft | HK$12.7 per sq ft / month | HK$11.7 per sq ft / month |
| September 2009 | HK$3,783 per sq ft | HK$3,811 per sq ft | HK$13.4 per sq ft / month | HK$12.4 per sq ft / month |
| October 2009 | HK$3,778 per sq ft | HK$3,806 per sq ft | HK$13.4 per sq ft / month | HK$13.0 per sq ft / month |
| November 2009 | HK$3,877 per sq ft | HK$3,798 per sq ft | HK$13.7 per sq ft / month | HK$12.8 per sq ft / month |
| December 2009 | HK$3,990 per sq ft | HK$3,911 per sq ft | HK$14.0 per sq ft / month | HK$12.5 per sq ft / month |
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Source: Rating and Valuation Department Property Market Statistics, obtained through DATA.GOV.HK. The Government owns the intellectual property rights in the data; this page is not endorsed by the Government.