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Is Schofield Barracks a Good Place to Live? Schofield Barracks, Hawaii: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Schofield Barracks ranks #869 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #158 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (10.6 min, #7 of 234) and low poverty (2.6%, #10 of 234), and trails on high rents ($3,230/mo, #229 of 231) and high living costs (111, #224 of 230).
Schofield Barracks by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Schofield Barracks'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 Schofield Barracks: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Schofield Barracks safe?
What is the cost of living in Schofield Barracks?
Schofield Barracks'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 $3,230/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | 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 rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $3,230/mo#1301 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 48.2%#1309 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 Schofield Barracks safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Schofield Barracks alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Schofield Barracks 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 Schofield Barracks?
The median household in Schofield Barracks earns $80,388, 3% below the US figure of $83,163 and 20% below Hawaii ($100,745). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $80,388#613 of 1,312 | $100,745 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 2.6%#12 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 Schofield Barracks?
The median resident of Schofield Barracks is 22.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 31.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #721 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 22.7 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 31.9%#721 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 0% | 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 Schofield Barracks's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Schofield Barracks to describe its public schools. 27.3% of adults are obese and 2.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 27.3%#237 of 1,311 | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 2.5%#1 of 1,311 | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 21.2%#1264 of 1,311 | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 8.4%#432 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 Schofield Barracks?
The average commute in Schofield Barracks is 10.6 minutes (Hawaii 26.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 2.5% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Schofield Barracks scores 10.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #665 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 74.4°F and winters 68.8°F, with 64.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | HawaiiHI | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 10.6 min#7 of 1,312 | 26.7 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 0.8%#12 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 55.6% | 65.1% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.2% | 4.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 27.6% | 4.4% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 2.5% | 8.9% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 10.3#665 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 | 76.3 | 60.6 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 75.9 | 60 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 61.8 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 77.3 | 63.1 | 5.6 |
| May | 79.2 | 64.5 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 80.2 | 66.6 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 81.5 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 68.3 | 4 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 67.3 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 81.5 | 66.4 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 79.4 | 64.9 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 77.2 | 62.9 | 7.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Upper Wahiawa 874.3.
| Measure | Schofield Barracks | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 71.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 74.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 68.8°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 64.1 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 Upper Wahiawa 874.3.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Schofield Barracks?
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 | Schofield Barracks | 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 Schofield Barracks compare with similar-size cities?
Schofield Barracks is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #158 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 16,270.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schofield Barracks, HIPop. 16,270 | #869 | 52.2 | $80,388 | $3,230/mo | no data | 10.6 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 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #648 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data | 21.5 min |
| Jamestown, NDPop. 15,787 | #813 | 53.2 | $56,554 | $773/mo | 133 | 10.9 min |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #887 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data | 30.8 min |
| Rutland, VTPop. 15,712 | #514 | 57.9 | $57,675 | $995/mo | 464 | 16 min |
| Mitchell, SDPop. 15,649 | #832 | 52.8 | $58,620 | $851/mo | 288 | 12.8 min |
| Glasgow, DEPop. 15,546 | #476 | 58.5 | $113,982 | $2,039/mo | no data | 29.1 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 Schofield Barracks compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Schofield Barracks ranks #17 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 20% below 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 Schofield Barracks's score calculated?
Schofield Barracks scores 52.2 out of 100, #869 of 1,312 (grade C, 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 Schofield Barracks. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
39.5 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Schofield Barracks. Similar-size median 56.5.
67.9 - AffordabilityCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Schofield Barracks's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 74.8.
26.0 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Schofield Barracks. Similar-size median 50.8.
69.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Schofield Barracks. Similar-size median 48.3.
76.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Schofield Barracks's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
48.9 - 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 Schofield Barracks alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Schofield Barracks.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Schofield Barracks.
— - 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: Schofield Barracks'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 Schofield Barracks 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 Schofield Barracks
Is Schofield Barracks, HI a good place to live?
Schofield Barracks ranks #869 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #158 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Hawaii. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (10.6 min, #7 of 234) and low poverty (2.6%, #10 of 234), and trails on high rents ($3,230/mo, #229 of 231) and high living costs (111, #224 of 230).
What is the cost of living in Schofield Barracks?
Schofield Barracks'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 $3,230/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities.
Is Schofield Barracks safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Schofield Barracks alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Schofield Barracks 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 Schofield Barracks?
The median household in Schofield Barracks earns $80,388, 3% below the US figure of $83,163 and 20% below Hawaii ($100,745). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Schofield Barracks?
Median rent in Schofield Barracks is $3,230/mo (Census), #1301 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 48.2% of the median household's income.
How are the public schools in Schofield Barracks?
We have too few school records for Schofield Barracks to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Schofield Barracks?
The average commute is 10.6 minutes, #7 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.7 minutes across Hawaii. 0.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Schofield Barracks?
Schofield Barracks averages 71.9°F over the year, 74.4°F in summer and 68.8°F in winter, with 64.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Schofield Barracks walkable?
Schofield Barracks scores 10.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #665 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 Schofield Barracks 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 Schofield Barracks?
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 Schofield Barracks?
Schofield Barracks has 16,270 residents. The median resident of Schofield Barracks is 22.7 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 31.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #721 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Schofield Barracks compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Schofield Barracks ranks #17 of the 20 Hawaii cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Hawaii's statewide 64.8. Its households earn 20% below the Hawaii median.
What cities are similar in size to Schofield Barracks?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Schofield Barracks's population of 16,270 are Beckley, WV (#1308 overall), La Vista, NE (#382 overall), Hayden, ID (#648 overall), Jamestown, ND (#813 overall), and Dayton, NV (#887 overall). Schofield Barracks is #869.