Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
NIO Snow Ice & Tea
Coffee Shop
Honolulu Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cafe Central
Coffee Shop
Burgers on Bishop
Coffee Shop
Up Roll Café Honolulu
Coffee Shop
Mexican Coffee
Coffee Shop
Hang’s French Cafe & Smoothie
Coffee Shop
9 Bar Hnl
Coffee Shop
Local Joe
Coffee Shop
Arvo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Alii Coffee
Coffee Shop
Morning Brew Coffee & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Cafe Villamor
Coffee Shop
Fortune Tea
Coffee Shop
Regal Bakery
Coffee Shop
MOMO TEA
Coffee Shop
Tiger Sugar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kids Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Cafe
Coffee Shop
TRY Coffee
Coffee Shop
Yi Fang Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) A+
King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
Museum
Hawaii Five-0 Headquarters
Attraction
ʻIolani Palace
Museum
Falls of Clyde
Attraction
Hawaii Mission Houses Museum
Museum
Hawaii State Art Museum
Museum
Kumu Kahua Theatre
Theatre Arts
Washington Place
Museum
Mabel Smyth Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Hawaii Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nextdoor
Nightclub
Honolulu Police Department Museum
Museum
Kakaako Beach Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Paradise Pedals Hawaii
Attraction
Hawaii Children's Discovery Center
Museum
Neil S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
The Honolulu Museum of Art
Museum
Consolidated Ward 16 Theatres
Cinema
Academy Art Center
Museum
Regal 16 Dole Cannery Theatres & IMAX
Cinema
Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
Attraction
Ginza
Nightclub
The District Nightclub
Nightclub
Ticky Vasconcellos Stadium
Stadium
Kapena Falls Trailhead
Attraction
Food and Drink (18) A+
Domino's
Fast Food
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Bar Leather Apron
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
L&L Drive-Inn
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
T.R. Foster
Bar
The Dragon Upstairs
Bar
Village Bottle Shop & Tasting Room
Bar
The Manifest
Bar
Bar 35
Bar
Wing Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Summer Frappe
Fast Food
Chau’s Fresh Fruit
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Chubbie's Burgers
Fast Food
Zippy's
Fast Food
Hana Koa Brewing Company
Bar
Holey Grail
Fast Food
Club 14
Bar
ShinshoTei
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fitness (1) A+
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Body Balance
Gym
Hi Performance Fitness
Gym
The Central Gym
Gym
24 Hour Fitness Super Sport
Gym
Susana Wesley Community Center
Community Centre
Moiliili Community Center
Community Centre
Moilili Community Center
Community Centre
Waikiki Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Outdoor fitness centre
Gym
Burton Richardson's Jeet Kune Do Unlimited
Gym
Groceries (2) A+
Down To Earth
Grocery Store
‘Umeke Market & Deli
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Liliha Bakery
Bakery
Paradise Poke Hawaii
Seafood
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Times Supermarket
Grocery Store
Foodland
Grocery Store
Nijiya Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Tamashiro Market
Seafood
Foodland
Grocery Store
Times Supermarkets
Grocery Store
Epi-Ya Bakery
Bakery
Liliha Bakery
Bakery
JJ Bakery
Bakery
Palama Supermarket
Grocery Store
Village Market
Grocery Store
Kamehameha Bakery
Bakery
UBAE
Bakery
Elvin's Bakery
Bakery
Young’s Fish Market
Seafood
Foodland
Grocery Store
Liliha Bakery
Bakery
Parks (27) A+
ʻIolani Palace Grounds
Park
Tamarind Park
Park
William G Irwin Memorial Park
Park
Walker Park
Park
Mother Waldron Park
Park
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park
Park
Queen Emma Square
Park
Kamalii Mini Park
Park
Kakaako Makai Gateway Park
Park
Kamāmalu Playground
Park
Kakaako Makai Park
Park
Aala Park
Park
Dole Park
Park
Victoria Ward Park
Park
Thomas Square
Park
Kakaako Waterfront Park
Park
Beretania Community Park
Park
Kewalo Basin Park
Park
Kolowalu Park
Park
Kawananakoa Neighborhood Park
Park
Sheridan Community Park
Park
Auwaiolimu Neighborhood Park
Park
Sand Island State Recreation Area
Park
Piikoi Street Mini Park
Park
Ala Moana Beach Park
Park
Shops (19) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Mall
Ross
Department Store
Walmart
Department Store
Daiso Japan
Discount Store
Dashing Diva
Beauty
Tin Can Mailman
Furniture
Ginger 13
Interior Decoration
Do’s Journal
Clothing
Roberta Oaks
Clothing
Sig on Smith
Clothing
Boca Hawaii
Bicycle
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Convenience Store
Bike Factory
Bicycle
Tina's Lei Shop
Florist
Nita’s Leis
Florist
HomeWorld Furniture
Furniture
Florist Grand
Florist
Illuminage Group
Electronics
Audio Lab
Electronics
Hair Honolulu
Hairdresser
Sixty-One
Hairdresser
Mikiʻao Nail Bar
Beauty
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Kaimuki (A+)

2. Kalihi-Palama (A+)

3. Kaneohe (B-)

4. Airport (C+)

5. North Shore (C)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 14.8% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (63)
Stops & Stations A+
Queen Street + opposite Mililani Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Mililani Street
Bus Stop
Punchbowl Street + Halekauwila Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Punchbowl Street
Bus Stop
Ala Moana Boulevard + Richards Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Punchbowl Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Richards Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Richards Street
Bus Stop
Alakea Street + Nimitz Highway
Bus Stop
Punchbowl Street + South King Street
Bus Stop
South King Street + Punchbowl Street
Bus Stop
Ala Moana Boulevard + Punchbowl Street
Bus Stop
South King Street + Alakea Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Alakea Street
Bus Stop
Aloha Tower
Bus Stop
South Street + Halekauwila Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Bishop Street
Bus Stop
South King Street + Alakea Street
Bus Stop
Alakea Street + South King Street
Bus Stop
Bishop Street + Queen Street
Bus Stop
Bishop Street + South King Street
Bus Stop
South Hotel Street + Richards Street
Bus Stop
Queen Street + Fort Street Mall
Bus Stop
South Street + Kawaiahao Street
Bus Stop
Punchbowl Street + Main Library
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
14.8% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Manoa (A+)

2. Waimanalo (A+)

3. Kailua (A+)

4. North Shore (A+)

5. Hawaii Kai (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downtown is 160/100 - which is 8% lower than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Airport (F)

2. Mokapu (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. Wahiawa (F)

5. Aiea (F)

crime D+

Downtown crime rates are 3,505 per 100k, which is 30% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
3,191 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
314 crimes per 100k C+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Kuliouou-Kalani Iki (A+)

2. Waialae-Kahala (A+)

3. Kailua (A-)

4. Hawaii Kai (A-)

5. Kaimuki (B)

employment B+

The median income in Downtown is $59,516 - which is 17% lower than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$59,516 D+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Mililani-Waipio-Melemanu (A+)

2. Waimanalo (A+)

3. Waipahu (A+)

4. Makakilo-Kapolei (A+)

5. Pearl City (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Honolulu Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Pharmanutra Incorperated
Pharmacy
Downtown Dental Group
Dentist
Physicians Office Building 3
Clinic
Honolulu Fire Deptartment Central Station
Fire Station
The Queen's Medical Center
Hospital
Queen's Physicians Office Building 1
Doctor
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Island Natural Medicine, LLC
Clinic
Travis Thurston, ND
Clinic
Honolulu Police Department Headquarters
Police
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Straub Clinic and Hospital
Hospital
Honolulu Plastic Surgery Center
Clinic
Waterfront Fire Station Number 41
Fire Station
Straub Medical Clinic
Clinic
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic
Clinic
Young Medical Dental Building
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Stephen Benchouk, ND
Doctor
Kuakini Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Makakilo-Kapolei (A+)

2. Makiki (A+)

3. Manoa (A+)

4. Waialae-Kahala (A+)

5. Waipahu (A+)

housing B

Downtown home prices are $481,658 - which is 11% lower than Hawaii
Home Price
$481,658 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
46% A+
Home Affordability
8.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Mokapu (A+)

2. Ewa (A)

3. Airport (A-)

4. Makakilo-Kapolei (A-)

5. Wahiawa (B+)

schools D+

The Downtown graduation rate is 77% - which is 13% lower than Hawaii
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (4) C-
Kawaiaha'O Church School
Myron B. Thompson Academy - A New Century Pcs
The St Andrews Schools
Central Middle School
Royal Elementary School
Soto Academy
Kauluwela Elementary School
Hongwanji Mission School
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Accelerations Learning Center
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
St Theresa School
President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Pauoa Elementary School
Lanakila Elementary School
Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama Iki
Montessori Community School
Waolani Judd Nazarene School
President George Washington Middle School
Damien Memorial School
Maemae Elementary School
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
High Schools (1) A+
Myron B. Thompson Academy - A New Century Pcs
The St Andrews Schools
President William Mckinley High School
Pacific Buddhist Academy
Hawaiian Mission Academy
Accelerations Learning Center
President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Damien Memorial School
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Maryknoll School
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
Maryknoll School
Punahou School
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus
University Laboratory School
Iolani School
Mid Pacific Institute
Kaimuki High School
St Francis School
Hawaii School For The Deaf And Blind
Moanalua High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Kailua (A+)

2. Kaimuki (A+)

3. Waialae-Kahala (A+)

4. Manoa (A+)

5. Hawaii Kai (A)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Waialae-Kahala (A+)

2. Ala Moana-Kakaako (A+)

3. Kuliouou-Kalani Iki (A+)

4. Manoa (A+)

5. Kaneohe (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      ʻIolani Palace Grounds
      Tamarind Park
      William G Irwin Memorial Park
      Walker Park
      Mother Waldron Park
      Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park
      Queen Emma Square
      Kamalii Mini Park

      Entertainment

      King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
      Hawaii Five-0 Headquarters
      ʻIolani Palace
      Falls of Clyde
      Hawaii Mission Houses Museum
      Hawaii State Art Museum
      Kumu Kahua Theatre
      Washington Place

      Food & Drink

      Domino's
      L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
      Subway
      Jack in the Box
      Bar Leather Apron
      McDonald's
      L&L Drive-Inn
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 14.8% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      46%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      15%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      26%

      21% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 160/100 - which is 8% lower than Hawaii.
      Downtown
      160

      60% more expensive than average

      Honolulu
      185

      85% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 3,505, which are 30% higher than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      3,505 per 100k people

      51% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      51% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $59,516 which is 17% lower than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $59,5168% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,60043% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kuakini Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
      The Queen's Medical Center
      Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children
      Straub Clinic and Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals For Children
      Rehab Hospital of the Pacific

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Longs Drugs
      Longs Drugs
      Walgreens
      Longs Drugs
      Longs Drugs
      Longs Drugs
      Longs Drugs

      Doctors

      Dr. Stephen Benchouk, ND
      Queen's Physicians Office Building 1

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $481,658 - which is 11% lower than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $481,658161% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,53962% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 77% - which is 13% lower than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      33% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 100% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      1 total surveys

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