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Katherine R.
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Rent vs buy in East Honolulu -what makes sense?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $1,172,300 on average. Household incomes average around $158,398 in East Honolulu. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Low crime in most areas
- Lots of new development
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Lack of diversity
- Boring for young people
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Homelessness issues downtown
Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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