Honolulu, Hawaii
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City Overview
As of 2009, Honolulu's population is 375,571 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.53 percent.
The median home cost in Honolulu is $632,750. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Honolulu's cost of living is 78.40% Higher than the U.S. average.
Honolulu public schools spend $5,914 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Honolulu.
The unemployment rate in Honolulu is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Honolulu jobs have Decreased by 2.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Honolulu, HI, population is 375,571. There are 4,408 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Honolulu, HI
The median age is 42.4. The US median is 37.6. 52.17% of people in Honolulu, HI, are married. 9.78% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.51 people. 17.15% of people are married, with children. 6.13% have children, but are single.
Race in Honolulu, HI
18.54% of people are white, 2.24% are black, 62.77% are asian, 0.18% are native american, and 15.74% claim 'Other'.
4.46% of the people in Honolulu, HI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.54% are non-hispanic).
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re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: I completely disagree with all of this racism nonsense. I'm white and from the mainland and have lived and worked here for three years. I have never once experienced... (read more)re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: Im not from HI originally but since I live here now I can say that its definitely something that you will see. Whether or not you will personally experience it... well... (read more)Response to Racism in Hawaii postings: Regarding moving to HI and racism. I lived there
for 5 years, on Kauai and Oahu and never once had a personal experience of racism..
Am white. Other posts talk about... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Health
There are 323 physicians per 100,000 population in Honolulu, HI. The US average is 170.
Honolulu, HI Health Index
Air quality in Honolulu, HI is 19 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Honolulu, HI is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 81 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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peace: honolulu = peaceful and just the right place to live in... (read more)Racial tensions in paradise...: The fantasy is that all the racial groups get along well here, but the truth is that there is a lot of hostility towards caucasians. Please do not put your children in... (read more)There has always been racial tension in Hawaii, bu: I have lived in Honolulu for over 25 years. As a caucasian, I have experienced racial prejudice here over the years.but due to the recent influx of immigrants , and... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 5.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -2.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 29.10% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 4.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 10.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,784 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $48,290 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 14.06% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.32% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.50% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.91% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.60% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 10.98% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.40% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 5.99% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.60% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.64% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.29% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.40% | 20.24% |
| Service | 20.19% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 29.80% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.45% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.07% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 7.79% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Honolulu, HI, is 5.40%, with job growth of -2.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.10%.
Honolulu, HI Taxes
Honolulu, HI,sales tax rate is 4.00%. Income tax is 10.00%.
Honolulu, HI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,784, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,290.
Honolulu Economy SperlingViews
1350 Ala Moana: Living next to Ala Moana mall does have its advantages and disadvantage. The major disadvanatage of heavy traffic (i.e. noise pollution) is mitigated by the proximity... (read more)Honolulu Economy: Honolulu is a beautiful, healthy economic... (read more)Traffic is not that bad.: People here complain about traffic, but compared to other major US cities, it is very manageable. Folks here don't like to be in their cars very long so their tolerance... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 34 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $632,750 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -5.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 40.95% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 11.67% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 46.72% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $3.36 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.37% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.09% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.64% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.42% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.72% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.14% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.52% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 13.00% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 13.33% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 14.84% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 28.17% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 7.72% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 7.13% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 3.61% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.10% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.83% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 26.79% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 23.33% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 13.40% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.09% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 5.72% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Honolulu, HI, is $632,750. Home appreciation is -5.70% over the last year. The median age of Honolulu, HI, real estate is 34 years.
Honolulu, HI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 46.72% of the Honolulu, HI, population. 11.67% of houses and apartments in Honolulu, HI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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prices are crazy: I rent a very very small room, which was the same price as the three bedroom house my parents rent in upstate NY - of course their rent has doubled since moving there... (read more)Housing: It is very expensive for the Local population to live here. With the average home here over $600,000 and condo $320,000, it is hard for a single person to get into the... (read more)Moving to Hawaii is a mistake: Don't think you will be in the paradise. First of all, quality of housing is the lowest in the country. Because the scarcity of vacancies, landlords refused to repair or... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Crime
Honolulu, HI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Honolulu, HI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 8. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Waikiki and the rest of us: In Waikiki there are many police officers and major crime is at a minimum. Unfortunately petty crime is everywhere else largely due to the meth problem in this area.... (read more)re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: I completely disagree with all of this racism nonsense. I'm white and from the mainland and have lived and worked here for three years. I have never once experienced... (read more)re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: Im not from HI originally but since I live here now I can say that its definitely something that you will see. Whether or not you will personally experience it... well... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Climate
Honolulu, HI, gets 38 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 194.
On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Honolulu, HI. The July high is around 80 degrees. The January low is 63. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 53 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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85 and sunny: If you like city living in the middle of a very large ocean, this is the place. Don't count on doing any activity that is not somehow connected with the beach. The... (read more)weather: nice and warm, in fact, little... (read more)Fresno: Fresno ---the good things are good weather [except summer]--centrally located about 2 1/2--3 1/2 Hrs from San Francisco-LA-the coast--and Yosemite-and real estate is... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Education
Honolulu, HI, schools spend $5,914 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 517 students per librarian, and 292 children per counselor in Honolulu, HI schools.
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wonderful university: The University of Hawaii at Manoa is a great place for your... (read more)this is a multicommunal place: there seem to be a lot of religious folks here -- lots of churches, temples, etc.-- but I seldom hear people talking about it, perhaps it's because of the general spirit... (read more)Racial tensions in paradise...: The fantasy is that all the racial groups get along well here, but the truth is that there is a lot of hostility towards caucasians. Please do not put your children in... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Honolulu, HI, takes 26 minutes. 58% of commuters drive their own car alone. 18% carpool with others. 12% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Traffic is not that bad.: People here complain about traffic, but compared to other major US cities, it is very manageable. Folks here don't like to be in their cars very long so their tolerance... (read more)Besides the high cost of living, traffic is horren: Anyone wanting to move to Oahu needs to be warned about the traffic in the suburbs, especially in central and west oahu. Just a week ago, the entire west-bound freeway... (read more)85 and sunny: If you like city living in the middle of a very large ocean, this is the place. Don't count on doing any activity that is not somehow connected with the beach. The... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Honolulu, HI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Honolulu, HI is more expensive.
Overall, Honolulu, HI cost of living is 178.40.
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Stuck in Hawaii: It's not cheap to live in Hawaii but I love it here to much to move to the mainland. ... (read more)Honolulu Cost of Living: Cost of Living in Honolulu is extremely high - as of Aug 09 expect to pay about $3.20/gallon for gas and ~$7/gallon for milk. Rent for a 3 bedroom/2 bath home in a... (read more)how much to live in honolulu: it is realy high coast ot live... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 33.32% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 17.55% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 7.35% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.36% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.05% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.86% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.16% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.42% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.80% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.06% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.26% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.73% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.07% | 0.54% |
33.32% of the people in Honolulu, HI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 17.55% are Catholic; 7.35% are Protestant; 3.36% are LDS; 4.26% are another Christian faith; 0.73% in Honolulu, HI are Jewish; 0.00% are an eastern faith; 0.07% affilitates with Islam.
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this is a multicommunal place: there seem to be a lot of religious folks here -- lots of churches, temples, etc.-- but I seldom hear people talking about it, perhaps it's because of the general spirit... (read more)Racial tensions in paradise...: The fantasy is that all the racial groups get along well here, but the truth is that there is a lot of hostility towards caucasians. Please do not put your children in... (read more)There has always been racial tension in Hawaii, bu: I have lived in Honolulu for over 25 years. As a caucasian, I have experienced racial prejudice here over the years.but due to the recent influx of immigrants , and... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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Voting
51.08% of the people in Honolulu, HI are registered as Democrats. 48.29% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.63%.
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Waikiki and the rest of us: In Waikiki there are many police officers and major crime is at a minimum. Unfortunately petty crime is everywhere else largely due to the meth problem in this area.... (read more)re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: I completely disagree with all of this racism nonsense. I'm white and from the mainland and have lived and worked here for three years. I have never once experienced... (read more)re: racism in hawaii? - 11/18/2006: Im not from HI originally but since I live here now I can say that its definitely something that you will see. Whether or not you will personally experience it... well... (read more)Have an opinion about Honolulu? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Honolulu Click Here
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