Honolulu

Honolulu, Hawaii Overview

Honolulu scores 57.4/100 overall (B+), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Hawaii — below the state composite of 63.2. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Affordability lags at 30/100.

Income & Employment in Honolulu

The median household income in Honolulu is $84,907, 10% below the statewide median of $94,814. The local unemployment rate of 2.7% is higher than the state’s 2.2%. Population grew 0.4% recently.

Safety in Honolulu

Honolulu reports 221.3 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 272 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2121.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Honolulu

Honolulu has a cost of living index of 110.2 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $834,100. Median monthly rent is $1,783. The price-to-income ratio of 9.8x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Honolulu

Honolulu’s adult obesity rate of 24.3% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents average 13.8 poor mental health days per month. Hawaii ranks #9 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Honolulu

Honolulu has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. Local districts invest $20,056 per student, well above the national median. The city has 73 public schools serving 39,123 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Honolulu

The annual average temperature in Honolulu is 75.3°F. Summers average 77.8°F. Winters average 72.4°F. Annual precipitation is 20.7 inches.

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