Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to ʻAiea, HI
$450,000Median list
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About ʻAiea
ʻAiea is a hillside suburb on Pearl Harbor's eastern shore — a census-designated place (2020 population 10,408) minutes from downtown, known for its cool trade-wind climate and harbor views from ʻAiea Heights. It is a mature community of mid-century and newer single-family homes climbing the ridges, anchored by Pearlridge Center (the state's largest enclosed mall) and a Skyline rail station (Kalauao). Aloha Stadium — long Hawaiʻi's main stadium, closed since 2020 with a new stadium-entertainment district planned — sits in neighboring Hālawa.
Home prices in ʻAiea
The median list in ʻAiea is $450,000.
Top places in ʻAiea
- Pearlridge Center — the state's largest enclosed shopping mall, at the Skyline's Kalauao station.
- Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area — the heiau and ridge trails above ʻAiea Heights.
- ʻAiea Loop Trail — the popular 4.8-mile ridge hike through native forest.
- Views over Pearl Harbor from ʻAiea Heights (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from ʻAiea
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 10–15 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~7 miles via H-1 or Moanalua Fwy); longer in peak periods.
- Skyline rail station: Kalauao (Pearlridge) — rail service east to Hālawa/Aloha Stadium and west through Pearl City and Waipahu to East Kapolei.
ʻAiea FAQs
- What is the housing market like in ʻAiea, HI?
The median list in ʻAiea is $450,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from ʻAiea, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 10–15 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~7 miles via H-1 or Moanalua Fwy); longer in peak periods.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.