Hawaiʻi Island, HI relocation guide
Moving to Wainaku, HI
$536,100Median home value
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About Wainaku
Wainaku is a small residential community just north of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast. Older plantation-era homes and newer houses sit among lush tropical vegetation, minutes from Hilo's shops and hospitals. It's a quiet, affordable entry point to the east side of the Big Island.
Home prices in Wainaku
The median home value in Wainaku is $536,100.
Top places in Wainaku
- Wailuku River State Park — Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots, ~10 min south.
- Hilo Bay and Liliʻuokalani Gardens — waterfront park in downtown Hilo.
- Akaka Falls State Park — 442-foot waterfall about 20 minutes north.
- Hilo Farmers Market — daily market in downtown Hilo.
Commuting from Wainaku
- Hilo International Airport, ~10 min.
- HI-19 (Hamakua Coast highway); Hele-On Bus serves the Hilo area.
- Most residents commute to Hilo.
Wainaku FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wainaku, HI?
The median home value in Wainaku is $536,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wainaku, HI?
Hilo International Airport, ~10 min.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.