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Keaau, HI

Population
1,436
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
321 ft
Median Home Value
$332,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$827/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in HawaiiPopulation rankingHighest population places in HawaiiNearest larger communityHilo, Hawaii5.0 miles away · 50,404 residents.

About Keaau

Located just eight miles south of Hilo where Highway 11 meets Highway 130, Keaau serves as the main everyday hub for the Big Island's Puna district. Originally founded as a sugar plantation community named ʻŌlaʻa, the town has grown into a practical commercial center where residents pick up groceries, run errands, and send their kids to school. For anyone thinking of moving to East Hawaii, Keaau offers a relaxed, lush environment with quick access to Hilo's conveniences and the more rural subdivisions deeper in Puna.

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Fewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow PM2.5A+100.0rating

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