Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Hawaiʻi Kai, HI
$1,437,500Median list
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About Hawaiʻi Kai
Hawaiʻi Kai — officially the Hawaiʻi Kai census-designated place (2020 population 28,352) at Oʻahu's southeast corner — is a marina-centered residential district built by Henry J. Kaiser on the former Kuapā fishpond. Its canals and the Koko Marina give it a waterfront, boating-centric feel, with single-family neighborhoods climbing the slopes toward Koko Crater subdivisions like Portlock and Kalama Valley. Hanauma Bay sits just to the east. Housing skews upper-middle to luxury.
Home prices in Hawaiʻi Kai
The median list in Hawaiʻi Kai is $1,437,500.
Top places in Hawaiʻi Kai
- Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve — the protected snorkeling bay (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Koko Marina Center — the waterfront dining/shopping hub on the marina.
- Koko Crater Railway Trail — the 1,048-step stair climb to panoramic views (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sandy Beach Park — the famous bodyboarding beach.
- Hawaiʻi Kai Towne Center — the district's main retail center.
Commuting from Hawaiʻi Kai
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (Rome2Rio: ~23 min / 12.4 mi; read September 24, 2026), via Kalanianaʻole Hwy; longer in peak periods.
Hawaiʻi Kai FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hawaiʻi Kai, HI?
The median list in Hawaiʻi Kai is $1,437,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Hawaiʻi Kai, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (Rome2Rio: ~23 min / 12.4 mi; read September 24, 2026), via Kalanianaʻole Hwy; longer in peak periods.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.