Kaneohe, Hawaii
Among the top 10% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 26% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
- top 2% for property tax rate
- top 4% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for cost of living
Kaneohe is a mid-size city in Hawaii with about 35,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include property tax rate, airport distance, and sales tax. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and cost of living.
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Wet
warm
hot
warm
63%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.1 in2.8 in
muggy 100%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$120k91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$74kbetter than 4% of US places
Home Value$942k98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 6% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.28%better than 98% of US places
Income Tax11.00%better than 5% of US places
Sales Tax4.50%better than 95% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.71%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment4.5%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)73°F100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.9 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 25% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.4better than 85% of US places
Air Quality23 AQIbetter than 95% of US places
School Quality71.9better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime1141/100kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Crime2639/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population35,49396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9952nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)16.4%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.9%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)39.0%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)32.2%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 38% of US places
Walkability12.4/20better than 93% of US places
Airport Distance10 mibetter than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.0%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby32.12better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 91% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kaneohe an affordable place to live?
- Kaneohe is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $74k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Kaneohe?
- The median home value in Kaneohe is $942k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Kaneohe?
- Median household income in Kaneohe is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Kaneohe?
- Median gross rent in Kaneohe is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Kaneohe safe?
- Kaneohe is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1141/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 2639/100k.
- What is the weather like in Kaneohe?
- Kaneohe averages 80°F in July and 73°F in January, with 50.9 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Kaneohe?
- Public-school quality in Kaneohe is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Kaneohe?
- The average one-way commute in Kaneohe is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)