Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Haleiwa
Haleiwa, HI Area Guide
A secluded paradise all your own.
Beachfront
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Mountain Views
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Tropical
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Hawaii
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Outdoor Living
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Haleiwa sits on Oahu's North Shore like a well-kept secret, where a laid-back plantation-town vibe meets some of the most celebrated surf breaks on the planet. Positioned on Waialua Bay, this small community of roughly 4,900 residents feels worlds away from the bustle of Honolulu, even though the capital is just an hour's drive south. Haleiwa Beach Park and Haleiwa Alii Beach Park bookend the bay, while Kaiaka State Recreation Area offers a quieter coastal escape nearby. The tree-lined stretch of Kamehameha Highway doubles as the town's main street, packed with surf shops, local eateries, and galleries framed by stunning mountain backdrops. About six miles southeast, the historic Dole Plantation has been drawing visitors and locals since 1950 with its pineapple garden maze and guided train tour.
Rentals here tend toward single-family homes, cottages, and smaller apartment communities that reflect the town's relaxed, low-rise character. The North Shore Invitational surf competition draws global attention to Haleiwa each winter, cementing its place as one of Hawaii's most storied coastal towns. For those craving island life without the high-rise skyline, Haleiwa delivers something genuinely hard to find.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,776
Average: $107,100
Education
598
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,755
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Haleiwa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Haleiwa, HI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
228 Students
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
- Kukaniloko Birthstones
- Wahiawa Botanical Garden
Airports
- Daniel K Inouye International
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.