Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Waiʻanae, HI
$512,000Median list
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About Waiʻanae
Waiʻanae is the leeward coast's largest town — a census-designated place (2020 population 13,614) on Oʻahu's west shore beneath the Waiʻanae Range. Housing is among the island's most affordable, trading off against the longest commute on this list.
Home prices in Waiʻanae
The median list in Waiʻanae is $512,000.
Top places in Waiʻanae
- Mākaha Beach Park — the famous surfing beach just north of town (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Pōkaʻī Bay Beach Park — the sheltered family swimming beach.
- Waiʻanae Boat Harbor — the small-boat harbor and jumping-off point for dolphin tours.
- Waiʻanae Range trails — including the Kaʻena Point trailhead at the coast's end.
Commuting from Waiʻanae
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 45–55 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~32 miles via Farrington Hwy/H-1); often longer — this is the island's longest regular commute.
Waiʻanae FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waiʻanae, HI?
The median list in Waiʻanae is $512,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Waiʻanae, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 45–55 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~32 miles via Farrington Hwy/H-1); often longer — this is the island's longest regular commute.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.