Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Kāneʻohe, HI
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About Kāneʻohe
Kāneʻohe is the windward side's largest town — a census-designated place (2020 population 37,430) wrapped around Kāneʻohe Bay beneath the sheer Koʻolau cliffs. It is a residential community of single-family neighborhoods, townhomes and bayfront homes, anchored by Windward Mall and Windward City Shopping Center, with Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi on the Mōkapu Peninsula nearby. The town feels lush and local, with the bay's famous sandbar as its weekend playground.
Home prices in Kāneʻohe
The median list in Kāneʻohe is $998,000.
Top places in Kāneʻohe
- Kāneʻohe Bay sandbar — the offshore sandbar boaters flock to on weekends (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Hoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden — 400-acre rainforest garden at the foot of the Koʻolau.
- Windward Mall and Windward City Shopping Center — the town's retail anchors.
- Heʻeia Fishpond / Heʻeia State Park — the ancient 88-acre walled fishpond.
- Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout (nearby) — the dramatic cliff viewpoint above the town (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Kāneʻohe
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~11 miles via H-3 or Pali Hwy); longer in peak periods.
Kāneʻohe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kāneʻohe, HI?
The median list in Kāneʻohe is $998,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Kāneʻohe, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~11 miles via H-3 or Pali Hwy); longer in peak periods.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.