Waialua

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Waialua, HI

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A hidden gem on Oahu’s North Shore

Coastal Beach Scenic Tourism Diverse Surfing

The community of Waialua sits on the North Shore of Oahu, about an hour’s drive northwest of Honolulu. Formerly the site of numerous sugar plantations and mills, the community has largely shifted away from agriculture and manufacturing, although many of the old industrial buildings have been repurposed into popular shops and other locally-owned businesses.

While the nearby beaches are popular among surfers and tourists, Waialua enjoys more of a “locals only” atmosphere than many of Hawaii’s coastal communities. With the neighboring town of Haleiwa hosting a much more active commercial sector, Waialua is the perfect place to enjoy the seclusion of a largely hidden stretch of beach without being far from a thriving shopping and dining district.

Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Waialua Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

442 Students

4
out of 10

Waialua High & Intermediate School

Public

Grades 7-12

621 Students

5
out of 10

Waialua High & Intermediate School

Public

Grades 7-12

621 Students

5
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.