Kauai, HI relocation guide
Moving to Waimea, HI
$769,700Median home value
Kauai CountyArea
Kaumualii Highway to Lihue; no rail on KauaiCommute profile
About Waimea
Kauai's historic west-side town, Waimea is where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii and the gateway to Waimea Canyon — the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific.' The old plantation town keeps a sleepy charm with local shops and restaurants, while the canyon, the Napali Coast trailheads, and west-side beaches are all within reach.
Home prices in Waimea
The median home value in Waimea is $769,700.
Top places in Waimea
- Waimea Canyon State Park — The 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific,' minutes up Waimea Canyon Drive
- Russian Fort Elizabeth — The 1817 Russian fort's stone remains on the river's east bank
- Hofgaard Park and Waimea Landing — Captain Cook's 1778 landing site at the river mouth
- Kokee State Park lookouts — Kalalau Valley views at the end of Highway 550
- Lucy Wright Park — Beach park with a historic pier on the town's west edge
Commuting from Waimea
- To Lihue Airport — About 45 minutes east on Kaumualii Highway (HI-50)
- To Hanapepe / Port Allen — Roughly 10–15 minutes east
- To Kekaha / Barking Sands — About 10 minutes west
Waimea FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waimea, HI?
The median home value in Waimea is $769,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Waimea, HI?
To Lihue Airport — About 45 minutes east on Kaumualii Highway (HI-50)
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.