Makaha 59 Below average
Makaha Livability #90 ranked city in Hawaii#19,721 ranked city in the USARanks better than 32% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Makaha

PROS
  • Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive feedback regarding the convenience of amenities, parks, public transit, the friendliness of neighbors, the strong sense of community, and the overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Makaha?

Makaha is a mid-sized city located in the state of Hawaii. The city has a population of 10,087 people. With a population density of 3,750 people per square mile, Makaha is well above the nation's average density level. All the single ladies and all the single fellas might want to take notice as only 45% of the Makaha population is married. When traveling to work, spending unnecessary time in your vehicle is not ideal and downright frustrating. Across all of America, the average one way commute time is 26 minutes, unfortunately, living in Makaha offers up a higher than average one way commute time of 49 minutes.

Living in Makaha can be a good experience for anyone moving to the city. Having said that, in the state of Hawaii, there are many incredible places to live, so choose wisely! When searching for a new neighborhood, several factors play a vital role in determining its suitability. Safety should be a top priority, ensuring a secure environment with low crime rates. Proximity to your workplace or school helps minimize commuting time and allows for a better work-life balance. Availability of essential amenities such as parks, coffee shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and healthcare facilities contributes to convenience and well-being. Access to reliable public transportation options facilitates easy commuting and connectivity. Additionally, considering the sense of community and the overall atmosphere that resonates with your lifestyle and preferences fosters a harmonious living experience. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, health & safety, education, housing, you can easily compare the best places to live in Makaha and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Makaha to Hawaii and the national average.

Makaha, HI receives 58 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #87 in Hawaii and #19,462 in the USA. This is not a favorable rating; as this score ranks among some of the lowest in America. Living in Makaha may not be a pleasant experience. The bad news for Makaha, there are some categories for which it does not rank well, this includes: amenities (F), cost of living (F), education (F) and housing (F).

Assuming that Makaha meets all of your requirements like low crime rates, good schools and great local amenities, the next most important item to examine is the affordability of real estate in Makaha. Everything else becomes a lot less important if it turns out that home prices in Makaha are simply unattainable. The median home price for Makaha homes is $362,500, which is 32.7% lower than the Hawaii average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Makaha, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 7.1, which is 5.3% lower than the Hawaii average.

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      Makaha transportation information

      Statistic Makaha Hawaii National
      Average one way commute49min27min26min
      Workers who drive to work54.7%66.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool21.4%14.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit13.7%6.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.0%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.2%4.4%2.8%
      Working from home7.9%4.6%4.6%
      Source: The Makaha, HI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).