Hālawa, Pearl City, HI
Hālawa — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Hālawa, Pearl City, Hawaii. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) licensing database.
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Hālawa Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Hālawa is a residential valley neighborhood within the larger city of Pearl City on the island of Oʻahu. It is historically significant as the site of the ancient Hālawa Heiau and is nestled against the verdant Waiʻanae Mountain Range. The area offers a mix of suburban living with convenient access to the major urban and military centers of Central Oʻahu.
Character & Lifestyle
The neighborhood maintains a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Its location provides a more relaxed pace than nearby Honolulu while remaining just minutes from the retail and commercial hub of Pearlridge. Views of the mountains and proximity to natural areas are defining characteristics of daily life here.
Housing
Hālawa features primarily single-family homes, ranging from older plantation-style houses to more modern constructions on the valley slopes. The housing stock includes a variety of lot sizes, with many properties offering scenic mountain views. The neighborhood is also home to several large apartment complexes and condominiums, such as the Hālawa Gardens complex.
Getting Around
Hālawa is strategically located near the H-1 and H-201 freeways, providing direct routes to Honolulu, the airport, and leeward communities. The neighborhood is served by TheBus public transportation system, and its central feature is the Aloha Stadium Transit Center. The planned Skyline rail station at Pearl Highlands will further enhance regional connectivity.
Dining & Shopping
Residents typically shop at the nearby Pearlridge Center, one of Hawaii's largest malls, or at the big-box retailers and supermarkets in Pearl City. Local dining options include beloved neighborhood spots like Zippy's on Hālawa Heights Road and a variety of casual plate lunch establishments and fast-food chains along the Kamehameha Highway corridor.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood's main recreational space is the Hālawa District Park, which features baseball fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium, and a swimming pool. The historic ʻIolani Palace barracks, now a museum, is located within the Hālawa area. For hiking, the nearby ʻAiea Loop Trail offers stunning views of Pearl Harbor and the surrounding valleys.
Hālawa Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $858K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $108K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96701 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Hālawa, Pearl City
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17