Kauai, HI relocation guide
Moving to Hanapepe, HI
$715,700Median home value
Kauai CountyArea
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About Hanapepe
Hanapepe calls itself “Kauai’s Biggest Little Town” — a plantation-era town on the island’s south shore where historic buildings now hold galleries and shops. Friday Art Night draws the island; the Swinging Bridge crosses the Hanapepe River. Disney drew on it for Lilo & Stitch’s setting.

Home prices in Hanapepe
The median home value in Hanapepe is $715,700.
Top places in Hanapepe
- Swinging Bridge — over the Hanapepe River.
- Friday Art Night — galleries.
- Hanapepe River walk.
- Salt Pond Beach — west.
- Glass Beach — south.
Commuting from Hanapepe
- Kaumualii Highway; Lihue Airport ~19 mi / 31 min east.
- Waimea (shops, services) ~10 min west.
Hanapepe FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hanapepe, HI?
The median home value in Hanapepe is $715,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Hanapepe, HI?
Kaumualii Highway; Lihue Airport ~19 mi / 31 min east.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.