Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Kapaau, HI
$660,900Median home value
Hawaii CountyArea
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About Kapaau
Kapaau is the historic heart of the Kohala district, a plantation-era town of wooden storefronts famous as the original home of the King Kamehameha statue. Set in green ranch country above the Kohala coast, it offers a slower, cooler Hawaii than the resort beaches 40 minutes south.
Home prices in Kapaau
The median home value in Kapaau is $660,900.
Top places in Kapaau
- Original King Kamehameha Statue — the 1880 bronze landmark in Kapaau town.
- Hawi — neighboring arts town with galleries, the Kohala Coffee Mill, and Bamboo Restaurant.
- Pololu Valley Lookout — dramatic sea-cliff views at the end of Highway 270.
- Kohala Mountain Road — scenic drive through ranch country to Waimea.
- Lapakahi State Historical Park — ancient coastal fishing village ruins.
- Hapuna Beach — the island's best white-sand beach, about 40 minutes south.
Commuting from Kapaau
- Kona International Airport is about an hour south via the Kohala Mountain Road or Akoni Pule Highway.
- Waikoloa's resort beaches and shopping are roughly 40 minutes south.
- Hawi (5 minutes) and Waimea (25 minutes) cover daily needs.
Kapaau FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kapaau, HI?
The median home value in Kapaau is $660,900. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kapaau, HI?
Kona International Airport is about an hour south via the Kohala Mountain Road or Akoni Pule Highway.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.