Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Kealakekua, HI
643,600Median home value
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About Kealakekua
Kealakekua is a small community on the Kona side of the Big Island, set among coffee farms and macadamia orchards above Kealakekua Bay. It attracts coffee growers and buyers seeking rural Hawaii with Kailua-Kona convenience nearby. Homes range from plantation-era cottages to newer hillside houses with ocean views.
Home prices in Kealakekua
The median home value in Kealakekua is 643,600.
Top places in Kealakekua
- Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park — marine reserve and snorkeling at Ka'awaloa Cove
- Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park — sacred Place of Refuge ~15 min south
- Kona coffee farms — working farms with tours along Mamalahoa Highway
- Captain Cook Monument — historic monument across Kealakekua Bay
- Honaunau — historic fishing village with calm bays
Commuting from Kealakekua
- Kona International Airport (KOA) ~35–40 min north
- HI-11 (Mamalahoa Highway) is the main route; limited public transit
Schools in Kealakekua
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.
Kealakekua FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kealakekua, HI?
The median home value in Kealakekua is 643,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kealakekua, HI?
Kona International Airport (KOA) ~35–40 min north - Which school district serves Kealakekua, HI?
Kealakekua 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.