Honolulu
Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the state of Hawaii.
Honolulu is the largest city and the capital of the state of Hawaii.
A whopping 27 neighborhoods makes up the city of Hawaii Kai.
Kailua is best known for its natural beauty & outdoor activities.
Newly built condos, microbreweries, hidden speakeasies, and more.
An iconic neighborhood known for its luxury oceanfront homes.
Hawaii’s first planned community, located in central Oahu.
An older, charming neighborhood known for its quality schools.
Good local food, exceptional surf, and amazing ocean views.
There’s no proven formula that asserts a neighborhood is great, however, the usual suspects include public transportation, crime rates, walkability, schools, access to medical care, greenery, housing and architecture.
Also, taking into consideration that every home is an investment and neighborhoods affect value, it’s also smart to monitor neighborhood median prices, homes and condos sold, and appreciation rate trends over time.
No matter how many stats you’ve been through, sometimes it comes down to word-of-mouth. And I’m not talking about going online to read threads from popular forums. Talk to family. Talk to friends. Talk to an agent.
Personally, I like to match lifestyles with neighborhoods. The way things look and feel are important. A neighborhood could have the highest walkability score, but if there are too many walkers, it may not be a match.
Black sand beaches, active volcanoes, and a lot of driving.
The second-largest town on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hilo is known for its rich local culture and natural beauty.
"The Garden Isle" is best known for it's natural outdoor beauty.