Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Honokaa

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Honokaa is $1,420 per month, set against a median household income of $87,019 annually. About 20% of households here rent, meaning affordable rental options in this small community are limited and in-demand.

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Honokaa is not available through the FBI Crime Data Explorer. For a general sense of local safety conditions, residents can contact the Hawaii Police Department or review community resources directly.

• Flood risk: None of the 1 HUD-assisted property in Honokaa is mapped in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

Getting Around Honokaa

The assisted property in Honokaa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100 ("Car-Dependent"), according to Walk Score. This score reflects walkability in the immediate area around the assisted property. No Transit Score or Bike Score is available for this location.

Residents should plan to rely on a personal vehicle for most errands and daily trips.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 2 schools across 1 district serve Honokaa: 1 elementary and 1 high school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Honokaa

The median household income in Honokaa is $87,019 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent is $1,420 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which can make market-rate housing a stretch for renters on fixed or lower incomes.

Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge that gap. Honokaa has 1 HUD-assisted or income-restricted property with 11 total units, meaning availability is limited and waitlists are common.

Environmental Exposure

The one HUD-assisted property in Honokaa has been mapped for flood zones, but none of its units fall within a high-risk flood area, according to HUD flood data.