Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Waimea, HI
$677,400Median home value
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About Waimea
Waimea is Big Island ranch country — home of historic Parker Ranch, one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States. The town sits at 2,700 feet, giving it cool nights and green pastures unlike the island's coasts. Homes range from ranch houses to estates and the town has a real food scene built on local beef and produce.
Home prices in Waimea
The median home value in Waimea is $677,400.
Top places in Waimea
- Parker Ranch Center — shops and dining at the historic ranch headquarters.
- Waimea Farmers Market — Saturday market with local produce and food vendors.
- Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area — white-sand beach about 15 minutes west.
- Pukalani Stables — paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) heritage and horseback riding.
- Waimea Town Market at Parker School — second weekly farmers market.
- Mauna Kea — summit and visitor station about 45 minutes south.
Commuting from Waimea
- Waimea-Kohala Airport for interisland hops; Kona International ~45 min.
- HI-19 and HI-250 (Kohala Mountain Road); no public rail.
- Many residents work in ranching, hospitality, or commute to the Kohala resorts.
Waimea FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waimea, HI?
The median home value in Waimea is $677,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Waimea, HI?
Waimea-Kohala Airport for interisland hops; Kona International ~45 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.