Urban Honolulu, Hawaii
Among the top 2% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 64% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 2% for property tax rate
- bottom 4% for cost of living
Urban Honolulu is a major city in Hawaii with about 349,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, property tax rate, and walkability. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Official websitehonolulu.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Wet
warm
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warm
75%67%clearovercast
Precipitation 7.5 in5.1 in
humid 100%
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$74kbetter than 4% of US places
Home Value$806k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.29%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 burden15.29%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)73°F100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation75.4 in99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days272 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 30% of US places
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.0better than 81% of US places
Air Quality24 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
Population348,547100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2710th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)15.9%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.7%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)51.7%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)23.4%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 72% of US places
Walkability13.7/20better than 97% of US places
Airport Distance5 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.11better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban Honolulu an affordable place to live?
- Urban Honolulu is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $74k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Urban Honolulu?
- The median home value in Urban Honolulu is $806k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Urban Honolulu?
- Median household income in Urban Honolulu is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Urban Honolulu?
- Median gross rent in Urban Honolulu is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Urban Honolulu safe?
- Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?
- Urban Honolulu averages 81°F in July and 73°F in January, with 75.4 in of annual precipitation and about 272 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Urban Honolulu?
- Public-school quality in Urban Honolulu 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 Urban Honolulu?
- The average one-way commute in Urban Honolulu is 23 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)