Kauai, HI relocation guide
Moving to Wailua, HI
$790,800Median home value
Kauai CountyArea
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About Wailua
A lush community on Kauai's east side, centered on the Wailua River — the island's only navigable river — and the coconut groves of the old Coco Palms resort. Homes range from plantation-era cottages to newer subdivisions, many with mountain or ocean views. It, longtime Kauai residents and people who want the island's greenest side within easy reach of Lihue and Kapaa.
Home prices in Wailua
The median home value in Wailua is $790,800.
Top places in Wailua
- Wailua River — kayaking and boat tours to the Fern Grotto
- Fern Grotto — the famous lava-rock amphitheater draped in ferns
- Lydgate Beach Park — protected swimming lagoons, 10 minutes north
- Opaekaa Falls — the roadside waterfall overlook
- Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) — the signature ridgeline hike
Commuting from Wailua
- Lihue is about 15 minutes south via Kuhio Highway.
- Lihue Airport is roughly 20 minutes south.
- No commuter rail; Kuhio Highway (HI-56) is the main route.
Wailua FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wailua, HI?
The median home value in Wailua is $790,800. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wailua, HI?
Lihue is about 15 minutes south via Kuhio Highway.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.