Kailua has the rare ability to feel relaxed and refined at the same time. Its beaches, walkable town center, lush mountains, and strong sense of community make it one of Oʻahu's most desirable places to live.
Local market snapshot: The Kailua–Waimānalo reporting area posted a July 2026 single-family median of approximately $1.78 million, with homes spending a median of 13 days on market.
What it's like to live here:
Mornings start easily at the beach, weekends can revolve around the farmers market or water sports, and the town's restaurants and independent shops are never far away. The Koʻolau Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to everyday life.
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Homes:
Kailua offers everything from classic plantation-style cottages and mid-century homes to architect-designed residences, newer construction, oceanfront properties, and luxury estates. Lanikai and beachfront properties are particularly coveted.
50,670 people live in Kailua, where the median age is 38.4 and the average individual income is $56,228. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Kailua, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Demello & Sorli Enterprises, Chocolate Dip Company / Busy Bees Enterprises, and Three Ladles.
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| Dining | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.6 miles | 5 reviews | 2.6/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.28 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.57 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.59 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.61 miles | 6 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.65 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.39 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.55 miles | 20 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.65 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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Kailua has 16,842 households, with an average household size of 2.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Kailua do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 50,670 people call Kailua home. The population density is 2,332 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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