Assisted Living near Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, Hawaii

Cost of Living

The price of care for a community is determined by the neighborhood where it is located. The rent burden for Honolulu is about 19.4% of the average monthly income. Honolulu has a median home value of $628,388 and the median cost of rent is about $1,480 per month. Honolulu has a sales tax of 4.17%.

Demographics and Values

Based on gender, 49.3% are male and 50.7% are female. The median age of Honolulu is 41 years old. In Honolulu, 32.2% of the population are over the age of 55, 11.9% are over the age of 60, 6.9% are over the age of 70, and 6.6% are over the age of 80. In Honolulu, 8.0% of the population are veterans. Honolulu is considered neutral to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Honolulu has a population density of 2,234 people per square mile. The current population of Honolulu is shrinking at a rate of -0.006%. Demographically, Honolulu is 7.0% Hispanic, 8.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 54.1% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 1.7% black, 17.4% mixed race, 17.7% white, and 0.9% other or not specified. Out of the total population of Honolulu, 11.3% have some form of disability, 4.8% do not have health insurance, 64.1% participate in the labor force, and 11.6% live in poverty. In terms of crime, Honolulu has 33.6 property crimes per 1000 residents and 3.1 violent crimes per 1000 residents. In terms of education, 36.4% have a college degree, 13.0% have a graduate degree, and 24.0% have a high-school diploma. In terms of non-Christian denominations in Honolulu, out of the total population 0.1% practice Judaism, 3.2% practice an Eastern religion, and 0.0% practice Islam. In Honolulu, 60.0% are nonbelievers. In terms of Christian denominations, out of the total population of Honolulu 18.6% practice Catholicism, 5.2% worship the Church of Jesus Christ, and 4.3% practice Pentecostalism. In the previous presidential election, 31.6% voted Republican, 6.9% voted for a third party candidate, and 61.5% voted Democrat in Honolulu county.

Regional Climate and Weather Information

According to many seniors, climate and weather are often a key factor in determining a care community. In the summer months, the average temperature in Honolulu is about 81°F. The summer high temperature peaks at approximately 89°F during the month of August. The lowest summer temperature falls to about 74°F in the month of June. In the winter months, the average temperature falls to roughly 74°F. The high winter temperature will rise to about 82°F during the month of December. The low winter temperature is about 66 °F in the month of January. On average, Honolulu has a humidity rating of about 65%. Humidity ratings reach their peak in the month of December at approximately 70%. On average, the air quality index rating in Honolulu is about 30.1. The average air quality conditions are rated as good. This means that there is no health advisory associated with the air quality for this destination. The air quality index rating reaches its highest in December at about 36.6. Monthly, Honolulu gets approximately 1 inches of precipitation. The most precipitation normally happens in March with an average of 3 inches during the month. In terms of snow fall Honolulu gets an average of 0.00 inches of snow. Honolulu has a hot semi-arid type of climate.

State Information

An overview of Hawaii

The natural beauty of Hawaii is ranked 16th in the nation. The state of Hawaii has 25 hospitals and 61 health centers, providing care to a population of 1,416,789. The three highest ranked hospitals in Hawaii are The Queens Medical Center, Straub Clinic And Hospital, and Pali Momi Medical Center. Out of a national average of 100, Hawaii has a cost of living index rating of 190, a grocery index rating of 169, and a housing index rating of 319. Overall, Hawaii ranks 24th out of all states in quality of life and 1st in healthcare.

Social demographics of the state

In the last presidential election 62% of Hawaii residents voted Democrat and 30% voted Republican. In terms of diversity, Hawaii ranks 3rd in the nation. The state has a median age of 39 and 31% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of religion, 28% of Hawaii residents attend religious services among the 1,314 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-25%, Mainline Protestant-11%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-0.08. In Hawaii there are 16 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

On average, Hawaii has an air quality index rating of around 41.7 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of July with a rating of around 57.8 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in March with an average of 15.67 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 3.82 inches of precipitation a month. During the summer, the average temperature in Hawaii is around 75°F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 89°F during the month of August. The average low summer temperature is around 47°F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 69°F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 83°F during the month of December. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 42°F in the month of February. On average, the humidity rating for Hawaii is around 73%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of November at around 77%. While residents of Hawaii mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Hawaii can include floods and hurricanes.

Wildlife to be found in Hawaii

The state of Hawaii has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Aiakanene, Oceanblue Morning-glory, Hinahina, and Mexican Primrose. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Eleotris Sandwicensis, the Hawaiian Wild Cattle, the Synemporion, or the Stenogobius Hawaiiensis . Some of the plants species native to the Hawaii region include Mamane, Beach Naupaka, and Milo. The state animal of Hawaii is the Hawaiian Monk Seal.