USGS Kīlauea multimediaFile-1938 · United States Geological Survey, Public domain

Kilauea Volcanic Eruption Big Island Hawaii 2018 (31212271237) · Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States, CC BY 2.0

White Hibiscus - panoramio · This file was created by Thomas Tunsch . It is not in..., CC BY-SA 4.0

White Hibiscus - panoramio (1) · Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0

White Hibiscus - panoramio (2) · Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0

Flower - panoramio (29) · This file was created by Thomas Tunsch . It is not in..., CC BY-SA 4.0

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Leilani Estates is a community of 1,490 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii.

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Population1,490 -5.5% since 2019

CountyHawaii County

Elevation771 ft 235 m

Land area4.0 sq mi

ZIP code96778

Nearest airportHilo International Airport (ITO) 19 mi

Why visit Leilani Estates

Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 1 place to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Kiapu and Puʻu Kaliu.

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; February lows average 56°F.

About Leilani Estates

Leilani Estates is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States located in the District of Puna. The subdivision was formed in 1964. The population was 1,139 at the 2020 census, down from 1,560 at the 2010 census, and up from 1,046 at the 2000 census.

From the Wikipedia article Leilani Estates, Hawaii (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do7

Kiapu

Scenic view · 1.3 mi

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Puʻu Kaliu

Scenic view · 0.9 mi

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Puʻu Kepaka

Scenic view · 1.2 mi

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Puʻuhonuaʻula

Scenic view · 2.0 mi

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Puu Nanaio

Scenic view · 2.0 mi

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Puʻu Pilau

Scenic view · 1.8 mi

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Puu Pilau

Scenic view · 1.8 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Lava Tree State Monument

Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi

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Where to stay1

Lava Tree Tropic Inn

Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries4

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs

School · 3.1 mi

15-1397 Post Office Rd, Pahoa

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Keonepoko Elementary School

School · 4.2 mi

15-890 Kahakai Blvd, Pahoa

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Pahoa Elementary School

School · 2.5 mi

15-3030 Puna Rd, Pahoa

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Pahoa High & Intermediate School

School · 2.4 mi

15-3038 Puna Rd, Pahoa

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Map of Leilani Estates

13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

Average high Average low Rain

Monthly table

Month	High	Low	Rain
Jan	74°F	56°F	13.1 in
Feb	72°F	56°F	15.8 in
Mar	73°F	56°F	22.9 in
Apr	73°F	58°F	22.0 in
May	75°F	59°F	15.0 in
Jun	76°F	60°F	18.1 in
Jul	77°F	62°F	19.0 in
Aug	77°F	62°F	23.5 in
Sep	78°F	61°F	16.1 in
Oct	77°F	61°F	18.2 in
Nov	74°F	59°F	23.1 in
Dec	74°F	57°F	22.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Glenwood #2 55.4 (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$30,192median household income

$268,100median home value

$1,392median monthly rent

54.5median age

24.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

77.7%of homes are owner-occupied

27.6 minaverage commute

Age of residents

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hawaii County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

2026-10-07: Hurricane Lala (Hurricane)
2026-09-25: Tropical Storm Nolo (Tropical Storm)
2026-09-01: Earthquake (Earthquake)
2026-08-25: Hurricane Lala (Tropical Storm)
2026-07-26: Kawaihae Road Fire (Fire)
2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Hilo International Airport (ITO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.

Nanawale Estates 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
Pahoa 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
Seaview 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
Black Sands 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
Hawaiian Beaches 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
Hawaiian Paradise Park 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
Kurtistown 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
Keaau 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
Hilo 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
Honokaa 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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Sources and licences

NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text

Photo credits

USGS Kīlauea multimediaFile-1938, United States Geological Survey, Public domain
Kilauea Volcanic Eruption Big Island Hawaii 2018 (31212271237), Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States, CC BY 2.0
White Hibiscus - panoramio, This file was created by Thomas Tunsch . It is not in the public domain and use of this file outside of the licensing terms is a copyright violation. Please credit authorship as follows: © CC BY-SA..., CC BY-SA 4.0
White Hibiscus - panoramio (1), Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0
White Hibiscus - panoramio (2), Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0
Flower - panoramio (29), This file was created by Thomas Tunsch . It is not in the public domain and use of this file outside of the licensing terms is a copyright violation. Please credit authorship as follows: © CC BY-SA..., CC BY-SA 4.0
USGS Kīlauea multimediaFile-2618 (2018-09-02), United States Geological Survey, Public domain
USGS Lava on Makamae Street, USGS, Public domain
USGS Kīlauea multimediaFile-1955, United States Geological Survey, Public domain
Lava flowing into Green Lake, Kapoho, Hawaii, United States Geological Survey, Public domain
USGS Kīlauea multimediaFile-2481 (2018-07-22), United States Geological Survey, Public domain
Kilauea eruption photo no.1941, NASA Earth Observatory, Public domain
Kapoho Rd, Pahoa (503977) (22153009285), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Hawaii National Guard (42237908882), The National Guard, CC BY 2.0
Hurricane Iselle Damage. Nanawale Forest Reserve, Pahoa (503868) (21022701413), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
Lava Tree State Park - panoramio (1), Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0
Hurricane Iselle Damage. Nanawale Forest Reserve, Pahoa (503869) (21455714910), Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada, CC BY 2.0
2021-10-09 10 58 52 Descriptive signs at Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 10 59 37 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 10 59 45 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 00 08 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 15 12 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 15 47 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 00 26 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 14 11 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 14 25 A lava tree mold with ferns on top within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 01 00 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 01 14 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 01 30 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 00 48 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 01 43 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lava Tree State Park - panoramio, Thomas Tunsch, CC BY-SA 3.0
2021-10-09 11 01 53 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 02 08 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 02 38 Lava tree molds within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2021-10-09 11 02 49 A lava tree mold within Lava Tree State Park in Hawaii County, Hawaii, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Why visit Leilani Estates

Weather in Leilani Estates

About Leilani Estates

Things to do7

Kiapu

Puʻu Kaliu

Puʻu Kepaka

Puʻuhonuaʻula

Puu Nanaio

Puʻu Pilau

Puu Pilau

Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Lava Tree State Monument

Where to stay1

Lava Tree Tropic Inn

Schools, colleges and libraries4

Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science Pcs

Keonepoko Elementary School

Pahoa Elementary School

Pahoa High & Intermediate School

Map of Leilani Estates

Climate by month

People and cost of living

Disaster history

Getting there and nearby towns

Local news

Reviews, tips and questions

Sources and licences