Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Waimalu, HI
About Waimalu
Waimalu is a census-designated place of about 14,000 on O'ahu, tucked between Pearl City and 'Aiea along Kamehameha Highway. A mid-century residential community of single-family homes and townhouses, it sits minutes from Pearlridge Center, Hawai'i's largest indoor mall, and the Pearl Harbor historic sites. Military families are a big part of the community given nearby Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Home prices in Waimalu
The median home value in Waimalu is $597,800.
Top places in Waimalu
- Pearlridge Center — Hawai'i's largest indoor shopping mall, in adjacent 'Aiea.
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial — the USS Arizona Memorial, ~10 min away.
- Waimalu's neighborhood parks — community ballfields and playgrounds.
- Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area — ancient heiau and trails in 'Aiea Heights.
- Aloha Stadium area — swap meet and events in nearby Halawa.
Commuting from Waimalu
- ~20 min to downtown Honolulu via H-1 Freeway.
- Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is ~15 min away.
- TheBus routes run along Kamehameha Highway.
Schools in Waimalu
Public schools: Hawai'i Department of Education. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Waimalu FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waimalu, HI?
The median home value in Waimalu is $597,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Waimalu, HI?
~20 min to downtown Honolulu via H-1 Freeway. - Which school district serves Waimalu, HI?
Waimalu is served by Hawai'i Department of Education. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.