Lawai, HI Rankings

Lawai, HI is a small unincorporated community in Kauai County located on the south shore of Kauai Island. Despite its small size, Lawai has consistently ranked among the best places to live in Hawaii according to BestPlaces.net. The rankings are based on factors such as crime rate, public schools, cost of living, job market and housing affordability. In terms of crime rate, Lawai ranks as one of the safest communities in Hawaii with extremely low rates of violent and property crimes reported. Additionally, Lawai's public schools are highly rated and consistently score well above average on standardized tests. The cost of living is also relatively low compared to other areas in Kauai County due to a strong job market that offers solid career opportunities for residents. Finally, housing affordability is very high in Lawai due to a wide range of available properties at competitive prices.

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