Honolulu metro, HI relocation guide
Moving to Waipahu, HI
$520,000Median list
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About Waipahu
Waipahu is a central-Oʻahu working town — a census-designated place (2020 population 40,970) with deep plantation roots, once the site of the Oahu Sugar Company's mill. Housing is among the island's most affordable within a short drive of downtown.
Home prices in Waipahu
The median list in Waipahu is $520,000.
Top places in Waipahu
- Hawaiʻi's Plantation Village — the open-air museum of restored plantation-era homes and the sugar mill smokestack.
- Waipahu town center — local eateries and shops along Farrington Highway (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Hans L'Orange Neighborhood Park — the town's main sports and recreation park.
- Pouhala Marsh — the largest remaining wetland in Pearl Harbor, a wildlife sanctuary.
Commuting from Waipahu
- Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~13 miles via H-1); longer in peak periods.
- Skyline rail station: Pouhala (Waipahu Transit Center) — rail service east to Hālawa/Aloha Stadium and west to East Kapolei.
Waipahu FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waipahu, HI?
The median list in Waipahu is $520,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Waipahu, HI?
Approximate drive to downtown Honolulu: 20–25 minutes off-peak (approximate; ~13 miles via H-1); longer in peak periods.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.