Hunter Alvarez moving Jul 21, 2025

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $2,039/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $89,268 in Waimea CDP (Hawaii County). I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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