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Honolulu Metro and Neighborhood Information

Located on the island of Oahu, this 'sheltered bay' city is the capital and main port of Hawaii. With a population of 377,260, Honolulu makes up 80 percent of Hawaii's entire population. Through the years, Honolulu has grown to become not only a well-known tourist city but a thriving residential region as well.

Every Honolulu neighborhood exudes unique allure about it. The Capital District is the ideal place for people wanting to enjoy current and historic buildings and events surrounding Hawaii's state government. Especially popular among tourists, the suburb of Waikiki offers great views of the Diamond Head volcanic crater. Residents can enjoy daily hikes through the rain forests of the Makiki and Manoa Valleys or enjoy a night out in the vivacious Chinatown. Downtown has the tallest building in Hawaii, the First Hawaiian Center, with the Contemporary Museum featuring local Hawaiian art on the first three floors. The Arts District also features a variety of arts and cultural institutions.

Residential districts include Nuuanu and Pauoa, and the high-end luxury home areas of Waialae and Kahala. Popular neighborhoods include, Hawaii Kai, an area located just a 15-minute drive east of Honolulu. It is a newer neighborhood with its own lifestyle built right in. Maunalua Bay at the entrance to the town is a popular area for boating and jet skiing. With its beautiful beaches, it's a hot surfing destination.

Today, Honolulu neighborhoods are prime real estate locations. The tropical climate is driving more people to move to this exotic island. The coldest temperature ever recorded was 53 degrees! The warm weather gives residents a chance to enjoy the many attractions around the city. From the infamous volcanic crater, Diamond Head, to the Honolulu Zoo, with 1,230 mammals, birds and reptiles, residents and visitors alike never run out of things to do on the island. For sports fans, Honolulu is the home of the NFL's annual Pro Bowl and the NCAA Hawaii Bowl.

With the presence of historic U.S. Naval Base Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, many military families have come to call the island of Oahu home. Honolulu has a lot to offer both historically and culturally. Begin your Honolulu home search today to find the right house for you!

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Community Information for 96822*

Population

43,117

Median Age

42.34

Median Household Income

$56,048

Households with Children

20.07%

Median Travel Time to Work

17.2 minutes

*Based on zipcode 96822 at the center of this area.


Real Estate Market Information

Median Home Sale Price 

$331,800

Annual Turnover Rate 

18.29%

In current residence 5+ years

36.77%

Median years in residence

3.4

Homes Owned

49.24%

Homes Rented

44.34%

Homes Vacant

6.42%


Honolulu, HI School Information

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Community

Total Population: 43,117
Total Male Population: 20,379
Total Female Population: 22,738
Population change since 1990: 0
Population change since 2000: NA
Median age: 42.34
Percent of households with children: 20.07%
Local sales tax: 5%
Personal crime risk: 467
Recycling likelihood index: 106

Transportation

Median travel time to work: 17.2
Transportation to work:
Public: 10%
Drive/Carpool: 74%
Walk/bike/other: 12%
Work at home: 4%


Education Levels

Less than 9th Grade: 2.96%
Some high school: 4.31%
High school graduate: 23.50%
Some college: 15.98%
Associate degree: 7.52%
Bachelor's degree: 26.46%
Graduate Degree: 19.27%

Occupation

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing: 0.53%
Mining: 0.00%
Contstruction: 1.75%
Manufacturing: 0.41%
Transportation and communications: 2.16%
Wholesale trade: 0.61%
Retail trade: 12.56%
Finance, insurance and real estate: 3.20%
Sevices: 69.77%
Public administration: 8.17%
Unclassified: 0.83%


Income

Average household income: $84,369
Income change since 1990: 40
Income change since 2000: 21

Climate

Avg. January high/low temp: 77 / 63
Avg. July high/low temp: 80 / 69
Annual precipitation: 152
Air pollution index: 80


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