Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Honokaa, HI
About Honokaa
Honoka'a is a historic plantation-era town of about 2,000 on the Hamakua Coast, with a main street — Mamane Street — lined with early-1900s storefronts. The town sits above the coast between Waimea and Hilo, known for the Waipio Valley Lookout a short drive away and the Honoka'a Heritage Center downtown. Homes range from plantation cottages to newer houses on acreage; the pace is slow and local.
Home prices in Honokaa
The median home value in Honokaa is $610,600.
Top places in Honokaa
- Waipio Valley Lookout — sweeping view into the Valley of the Kings
- Historic Mamane Street — early-1900s storefronts, shops, and the Honoka'a Heritage Center
- Tex Drive-In — famous malasadas stop on the Hamakua Coast
- Hamakua Coast — sea cliffs, waterfalls, and scenic drives toward Hilo
- Honokaa Park — local park and sports fields
Commuting from Honokaa
- Hilo is about 45 minutes southeast via HI-19.
- Hilo International Airport is ~50 minutes; Kona International is about 1 hr 15.
- No rail; the Hele-On bus serves the Hamakua corridor.
Schools in Honokaa
Public schools: Hawaii Department of Education. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Honokaa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Honokaa, HI?
The median home value in Honokaa is $610,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Honokaa, HI?
Hilo is about 45 minutes southeast via HI-19. - Which school district serves Honokaa, HI?
Honokaa is served by Hawaii Department of Education. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.