Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Hawi, HI
$693,600Median home value
Hawaii CountyArea
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About Hawi
A historic plantation town in North Kohala, on the northern tip of the Big Island, now reinvented as an arts and gallery enclave. Plantation-era false-front storefronts line Akoni Pule Highway, housing boutiques, cafes, and studios. Residents are a mix of longtime locals and artists drawn to Kohala's cooler climate and small-town pace.
Home prices in Hawi
The median home value in Hawi is $693,600.
Top places in Hawi
- Historic Hawi town center — plantation-era storefronts with galleries and cafes
- Original King Kamehameha statue — the famous statue in nearby Kapaau
- Pololu Valley lookout — dramatic valley views about 15 minutes east
- Kohala Mountain Road — scenic route to Waimea through ranch country
- Lapakahi State Historical Park — preserved coastal fishing village
Commuting from Hawi
- Kailua-Kona is about 45 minutes southwest via Akoni Pule Highway.
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is roughly 1 hour south.
- No commuter rail or public transit of note; HI-250 is the main route.
Hawi FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hawi, HI?
The median home value in Hawi is $693,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Hawi, HI?
Kailua-Kona is about 45 minutes southwest via Akoni Pule Highway.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.