Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Kukuihaele, HI
$647,700Median home value
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About Kukuihaele
Kukuihaele is a small former sugar-plantation village on the Hāmākua Coast, best known as the gateway to Waipiʻo Valley. It is rural and lush, with a tight-knit community and dramatic coastal scenery.
Home prices in Kukuihaele
The median home value in Kukuihaele is $647,700.
Top places in Kukuihaele
- Waipiʻo Valley Lookout — sweeping views of the valley, minutes away.
- Hāmākua Coast — waterfalls and sea cliffs along the old plantation coast.
- Honokaʻa — nearby plantation town with shops and dining, about 15 minutes south.
- Waimea (Kamuela) — ranch town with restaurants, about 30 minutes west.
Commuting from Kukuihaele
- Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, about 1 hour 15 minutes west.
- No commuter rail; HI-19 (Hāmākua Coast highway) is the main route.
Kukuihaele FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kukuihaele, HI?
The median home value in Kukuihaele is $647,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Kukuihaele, HI?
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, about 1 hour 15 minutes west.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.