Kauai, HI relocation guide
Moving to Hanamaulu, HI
$687,500Median home value
Kauai CountyArea
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About Hanamaulu
Hanamaulu is a residential community on Kauai's east side just north of Lihue, home to about 5,000 people. Plantation-era neighborhoods mix with newer subdivisions near the airport and the island's main commercial corridor. It is a convenient, centrally located base with beaches and the Wailua River nearby.
Home prices in Hanamaulu
The median home value in Hanamaulu is $687,500.
Top places in Hanamaulu
- Wailua River — kayaking to the Fern Grotto nearby.
- Lydgate Beach Park — protected swimming beach minutes east.
- Hanamaulu Beach Park — local surf and fishing spot.
- Downtown Lihue — shopping and dining 10 minutes south.
Commuting from Hanamaulu
- Lihue Airport (~10 min).
- Kuhio Highway (HI-56) is the main east-side artery.
- No commuter rail; Kauai Bus service.
Hanamaulu FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hanamaulu, HI?
The median home value in Hanamaulu is $687,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Hanamaulu, HI?
Lihue Airport (~10 min).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.