Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pearl City

Affordability

Pearl City is part of one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States, making income-restricted rentals a critical resource for local residents. Lease Lantern has identified 2 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with a combined 110 units in this community.

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Pearl City in our current data. For local public safety information, the Honolulu Police Department publishes crime statistics on its official website. Keep in mind that crime rates vary based on how jurisdictions collect and report data, and are not directly comparable across cities.

• Flood risk: Neither of the 2 HUD-assisted properties in Pearl City falls within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Getting Around Pearl City

The area around Pearl City's assisted properties scores a 68 (Somewhat Walkable) Walk Score, a 54 (Good Transit) Transit Score, and a 46 Bike Score, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the 2 assisted properties in this city.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 schools across 1 district serve Pearl City, including 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living in Pearl City, HI

Hawaii consistently ranks among the most expensive states for renters, making income-restricted housing a critical resource for households in Pearl City. No median household income figure is available in our current data for this city.

Pearl City has 2 income-restricted properties offering a combined 110 units of HUD-assisted or affordable housing. These programs set rents based on a percentage of local Area Median Income (AMI), which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate rents in the Honolulu metro area.

• Program types: Properties in Pearl City may include HUD-assisted, Section 8, or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units -- each with its own income and rent limits set by HUD.
• Eligibility: Income limits vary by program and household size; contact the property directly or visit HUD's website to check current limits for the Honolulu HUD Metro Area.

Environment

Both HUD-assisted properties in Pearl City have been mapped for flood zone data. Neither property falls in a high-risk flood zone, suggesting low flood exposure for residents of these assisted homes.