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Honolulu
  • City in Hawaii
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Honolulu

#3 in Best Places to Live in Hawaii
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A
    Honolulu is a city in Hawaii with a population of 406,004. Honolulu is in Honolulu County and is one of the best places to live in Hawaii. Living in Honolulu offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Honolulu there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Honolulu and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Honolulu are above average.
    About Honolulu...
    Population
    406,004
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $789,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,667
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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    Honolulu Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      127.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      72.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      327.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,935.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      393.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Honolulu

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,081
    National
    $69,021
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