Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Paukaa, HI
$666,700Median home value
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About Paukaa
Paukaa is a small coastal village on the Hamakua Coast just north of Hilo, perched on sea cliffs above Honomu Bay. It grew up around the sugar plantation era, and homes are a mix of historic plantation houses and newer ocean-view builds. Residents get dramatic coastline, rainforest greenery, and Hilo's shops and hospital about 10 minutes south.
Home prices in Paukaa
The median home value in Paukaa is $666,700.
Top places in Paukaa
- Honomu Bay — the scenic bay below Paukaa's cliffs.
- Akaka Falls State Park — the 442-foot waterfall, about 10 minutes north.
- Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve Garden — lush botanical garden in nearby Onomea.
- Kolekole Beach Park — oceanfront park with a stream-fed pool, about 5 minutes north.
- Downtown Hilo — shops, farmers market, and restaurants, about 10 minutes south.
Commuting from Paukaa
- Hilo is ~10 minutes south via Highway 19.
- Hilo International Airport (ITO) is about 15 minutes south.
- No rail; the Hele-On bus runs along the Hamakua Coast.
Paukaa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Paukaa, HI?
The median home value in Paukaa is $666,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Paukaa, HI?
Hilo is ~10 minutes south via Highway 19.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.