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Honolulu, HI

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 78
Population39,762
Foreign Born2.7%
Population Density6people per mi²
Median Age43.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

334/100

234% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Honolulu, Hawaii

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $49k$92k
Comfortable $150k$220k
Luxury $219k+$340k+
Elite (Top 5%) $258k+$400k+
Affordability Ratio

67%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
12

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

15 within 20 miles

0.3mi

Airport

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

4.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Honolulu, HI

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf11Nearest 3.2 mi
Camping9Nearest 1.5 mi
Marina13Nearest 0.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 11.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
A-
Great

A wealthy area with high-earning, well-educated households. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment meaningfully outpace national averages.

Median HHI
$147k+6.0%
95% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$3M
362% above US avg
College Educated
54.7%
56% above US avg
WFH
11.5%
20% below US avg
Homeownership
74.4%
14% above US avg
Median Home
$1.2M
340% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 70% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−45.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.7%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Robbery
0.42 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.01 / 1k Residents21% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−53.0%
Burglary
1.43 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.58 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.83 / 1k Residents3% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Honolulu, Hawaii
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C-
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor14.1% of income
Property Rights
F
PoorIJ Grade F
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (2% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedCasinos · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall18.0"
Elevation30 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
A+
Great6.2/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Earthquake, Tsunami, Wildfire, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 2731 mi · coast 2521 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$517.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityHonolulu351k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major Airport4.2 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital0.0 miHonolulu, HI
Nearest Prison5.1 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T01:23:15.000Z

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