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Is Ocean Pointe a Good Place to Live? Ocean Pointe, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Ocean Pointe ranks #146 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #29 of 234 towns and #4 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($149,767, #4 of 234) and low poverty (2.1%, #8 of 234), and trails on high rents ($3,424/mo, #230 of 231) and expensive homes ($900,200, #228 of 231).
Ocean Pointe by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Ocean Pointe's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Ocean Pointe: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Ocean Pointe safe?
What is the cost of living in Ocean Pointe?
Ocean Pointe's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,424/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $900,200.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 111#1117 of 1,308 | 110 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $900,200#1229 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $3,424/mo#1306 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 6x#1040 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 27.4%#1161 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Ocean Pointe safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ocean Pointe alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ocean Pointe crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Ocean Pointe?
The median household in Ocean Pointe earns $149,767, 80% above the US figure of $83,163 and 49% above Hawaii ($100,745). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $149,767#44 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 2.1%#8 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Ocean Pointe?
The median resident of Ocean Pointe is 32.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 50.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #253 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 32.6 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 50.6%#253 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 77.3% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Ocean Pointe's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Ocean Pointe to describe its public schools. 26% of adults are obese and 7.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 26%#178 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 7.9%#92 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 14.7%#229 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 4.2%#19 of 1,311 | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Ocean Pointe?
The average commute in Ocean Pointe is 36.9 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 1.2% of workers take transit and 6.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Ocean Pointe scores 12.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #428 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.2°F and winters 73.4°F, with 13.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 36.9 min#1288 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 15.2%#1225 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 75.9% | 65.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 1.2% | 4.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1.1% | 4.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 6.9% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 12.4#428 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Hawaii is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.9 | 64.7 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 80.9 | 65.1 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 81.6 | 66 | 2 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 67.7 | 0.6 |
| May | 84.9 | 69 | 1 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 71.3 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 88 | 72.5 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 89.1 | 73.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 72.4 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 87.3 | 71.7 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 84.1 | 69.4 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 82.1 | 66.9 | 2.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 77°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 80.2°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 73.4°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 13.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ewa Kalaeloa Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Ocean Pointe?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | Ocean Pointe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 29#58 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.31%#1107 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Honolulu County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Honolulu County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.19% | 95% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.033% | 89% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.015% | 88% of counties |
| Tsunami | 0.029% | 85% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0011% | 55% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Ocean Pointe compare with similar-size cities?
Ocean Pointe is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #29 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 17,085.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pointe, HIPop. 17,085 | #146 | 66.4 | $149,767 | $3,424/mo | no data | 36.9 min |
| Westerly, RIPop. 18,411 | #55 | 70.6 | $95,207 | $1,260/mo | 26 | 22.9 min |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #438 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data | 33 min |
| Sunland Park, NMPop. 17,463 | #1058 | 48.8 | $62,814 | $920/mo | 280 | 31.9 min |
| Laconia, NHPop. 17,085 | #404 | 60.0 | $73,218 | $1,224/mo | 184 | 17 min |
| Waterville, MEPop. 17,077 | #522 | 57.8 | $53,580 | $978/mo | 91 | 18 min |
| Beckley, WVPop. 16,818 | #1308 | 34.1 | $45,826 | $869/mo | 716 | 16.5 min |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #382 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 | 20.2 min |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #1093 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 | 23 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Ocean Pointe compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Ocean Pointe ranks #4 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 66.4 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 49% above the Hawaii median.
| City | Rank in HI | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Honolulu, HIPop. 51,360 | #1 | 68.5 | $159,518 | $3,313/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Honolulu County), HIPop. 39,640 | #2 | 68.0 | $148,582 | $3,093/mo | no data |
| Mililani Mauka, HIPop. 21,278 | #3 | 67.8 | $138,942 | $2,350/mo | no data |
| Ocean Pointe, HIPop. 17,085 | #4 | 66.4 | $149,767 | $3,424/mo | no data |
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #5 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data |
| Kapolei, HIPop. 22,232 | #6 | 63.3 | $128,324 | $2,311/mo | no data |
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #7 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #8 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data |
| Ewa Beach, HIPop. 14,376 | #9 | 62.0 | $124,323 | $2,522/mo | no data |
| Pearl City, HIPop. 44,547 | #10 | 61.3 | $118,112 | $2,316/mo | no data |
| Honolulu, HIPop. 345,482 | #11 | 59.7 | $86,504 | $1,823/mo | county/metro |
| Waipahu, HIPop. 40,482 | #12 | 58.6 | $103,895 | $1,658/mo | no data |
| Wailuku, HIPop. 16,926 | #13 | 57.0 | $102,942 | $1,762/mo | no data |
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #14 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data |
| Kahului, HIPop. 28,288 | #15 | 55.1 | $98,077 | $1,488/mo | no data |
| Kihei, HIPop. 21,567 | #16 | 53.3 | $87,772 | $2,045/mo | no data |
| Schofield Barracks, HIPop. 16,270 | #17 | 52.2 | $80,388 | $3,230/mo | no data |
| Hilo, HIPop. 50,404 | #18 | 51.9 | $81,779 | $1,427/mo | no data |
| Wahiawa, HIPop. 17,996 | #19 | 51.7 | $87,143 | $1,546/mo | no data |
| Kailua (Hawaii County), HIPop. 21,818 | #20 | 48.9 | $88,211 | $1,754/mo | no data |
All 20 Hawaii cities we track, by overall score. Hawaii statewide: median income $100,745, violent crime 205.1 per 100,000.
How is Ocean Pointe's score calculated?
Ocean Pointe scores 66.4 out of 100, #146 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Hawaii's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Ocean Pointe. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
99.8 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Ocean Pointe. Similar-size median 56.5.
76.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Ocean Pointe's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
16.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Ocean Pointe. Similar-size median 50.8.
99.9 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Ocean Pointe. Similar-size median 48.3.
27.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Ocean Pointe's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
60.0 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
46.8 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Ocean Pointe alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Ocean Pointe.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Ocean Pointe.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Ocean Pointe's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Ocean Pointe has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Ocean Pointe
Is Ocean Pointe, HI a good place to live?
Ocean Pointe ranks #146 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #29 of 234 towns and #4 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($149,767, #4 of 234) and low poverty (2.1%, #8 of 234), and trails on high rents ($3,424/mo, #230 of 231) and expensive homes ($900,200, #228 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Ocean Pointe?
Ocean Pointe's cost of living index is 111, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1117 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $3,424/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $900,200.
Is Ocean Pointe safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Ocean Pointe alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Ocean Pointe crime rate or rank it on safety. Hawaii as a whole records 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Ocean Pointe?
The median household in Ocean Pointe earns $149,767, 80% above the US figure of $83,163 and 49% above Hawaii ($100,745). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Ocean Pointe?
Median rent in Ocean Pointe is $3,424/mo (Census), #1306 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 27.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Ocean Pointe?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Ocean Pointe is $900,200, #1229 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Ocean Pointe?
We have too few school records for Ocean Pointe to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Ocean Pointe?
The average commute is 36.9 minutes, #1288 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 15.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Ocean Pointe?
Ocean Pointe averages 77°F over the year, 80.2°F in summer and 73.4°F in winter, with 13.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Ocean Pointe walkable?
Ocean Pointe scores 12.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #428 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Ocean Pointe at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Honolulu County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.31% of building value, higher than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Ocean Pointe?
Honolulu County's air had a median air quality index of 29, and 97% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Ocean Pointe?
Ocean Pointe has 17,085 residents. The median resident of Ocean Pointe is 32.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 50.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #253 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Ocean Pointe compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Ocean Pointe ranks #4 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 66.4 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 49% above the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Ocean Pointe?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Ocean Pointe's population of 17,085 are Westerly, RI (#55 overall), Spanish Springs, NV (#438 overall), Sunland Park, NM (#1058 overall), Laconia, NH (#404 overall), and Waterville, ME (#522 overall). Ocean Pointe is #146.