Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Laupahoehoe, HI
$578,300Median home value
Hawaii CountyArea
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About Laupahoehoe
Laupahoehoe is a historic former sugar town on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island, set on dramatic sea cliffs above the Pacific. The community centers on Laupahoehoe Point, a county beach park with a memorial to the 1946 tsunami. Life here is quiet and rural, about 25 miles north of Hilo.
Home prices in Laupahoehoe
The median home value in Laupahoehoe is $578,300.
Top places in Laupahoehoe
- Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park — oceanfront park and tsunami memorial.
- Hawaii Route 19 (Mamalahoa Highway) — scenic coastal drive.
- Nearby Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge — native bird habitat.
- Downtown Hilo — farmers market and bayfront about 30 minutes south.
Commuting from Laupahoehoe
- Hilo International Airport (~35 min drive).
- Highway 19 is the sole coastal route to Hilo.
- No commuter rail; Hele-On county bus service.
Laupahoehoe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Laupahoehoe, HI?
The median home value in Laupahoehoe is $578,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Laupahoehoe, HI?
Hilo International Airport (~35 min drive).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.