B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    B-
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    NG
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
400,823

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$639,200
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,357
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%

Honolulu Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    0
  • Murder
    —
    0
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    —
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    1
  • Theft
    —
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    0

Residents

Diversity
NG
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$65,197
National
$53,889
Children
15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges
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Honolulu Reviews

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Honolulu is a wonderful city for friendly and social people. Common social activities include hiking, beach activities, eating out at a mom and pop restaurant, visiting indigenous Hawaiian sites, a variety of outdoor sports, annual festivities, and so forth. The options seem almost endless.

There is a warm spirit of "aloha" here, which is a Hawaiian term that represents a multitude of meanings, love being a common definition. The people tend to be friendly and open to light conversation. This is an extension of the local culture.

The main concern to be prepared for when visiting or relocating to Hawaii is that many regions are expensive, in regards to living expenses and real estate. The fact that Hawaii consists of islands makes it difficult to develop more real estate beyond its capabilities. Be mentally prepared to spend more than you're used to for food, necessities, rent, a mortgage, and so forth. Otherwise, you'll find that you'll enjoy your time in the sun here!
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Although traffic is a factor in commuting, locals are always driving with aloha watching for pedestrians, etc. There are many activities throughout the day– fun for all ages! Beaches are always packed no matter what, but the water is amazing! The International Marketplace has just opened up not too long ago, but it's an amazing place to shop, dine, entertainment, and to just kick back with family and friends. There are many other places along the Waikiki strip to enjoy. The Honolulu Zoo is also another great place! It's a very diverse area, but also family friendly. You'll love spending time here!
Living in Hawaii comes with some of the most incredible experiences but at a high price. Paradise isnt cheap, and while commuting is easy the cost of living is high. A gallon of milk here can run you $8 in some places, an outrage for someone from the mainland. There also needs to be a deeper understanding for people planning to move here, of the culture and the history. It's a beautiful place, and the people are some of the warmest and friendliest you'll ever meet - so make sure to show respect! Aloha!