Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Pearl City, HI
$572,000Median list
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About Pearl City
Pearl City is a central-Oʻahu suburb — a census-designated place (2020 population 47,241) strung along the H-1 corridor between ʻAiea and Waipahu, overlooking Pearl Harbor. Built largely on former sugarcane land, it is a mix of hillside and flatland single-family neighborhoods, townhome developments, and condo complexes, with Pearl Highlands Center and a Skyline rail station (Waiawa) at its core. Its central location, mature neighborhoods, and views over the harbor make it one of the island's most established family suburbs.
Home prices in Pearl City
The median list in Pearl City is $572,000.
Top places in Pearl City
- Pearl Harbor (adjacent) — the USS Arizona Memorial and Pacific historic parks (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Pearl Harbor Historic Trail — the harbor-side walking/biking path through the waterfront neighborhoods.
- Pearl Highlands Center — the neighborhood shopping center anchored by the Waiawa Skyline station.
- Momilani Community Center and district parks — the area's recreation hubs.
Commuting from Pearl City
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 15–20 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~9 miles via H-1); longer in peak periods.
- Skyline rail station: Waiawa (Pearl Highlands) — rail service east to Hālawa/Aloha Stadium and west through Waipahu to East Kapolei.
Pearl City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pearl City, HI?
The median list in Pearl City is $572,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Pearl City, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 15–20 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~9 miles via H-1); longer in peak periods.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.