Jose C. moving Mar 27, 2026

Hey folks, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $834,100, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $85,428, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 346K, Urban Honolulu is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 346K people. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Urban Honolulu? Cheers. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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