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Aiea, HI
Aiea · Honolulu County · HI 96701
Updated June 23, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Aiea, Waipahu
Think twice
Verdict
$858K
Median Price
3/100
Walk Score
8.1/10
Schools
35 min
to Honolulu downtown
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
81/100
B-Quietness
70/100
B-Commute
70/100
FWalkability
3/100
WYLT Score51/100
Our Take
Aiea has solid schools and a low flood risk, but you’ll need a car for almost everything and the housing cost is high for the median income. It’s a decent commuter spot if you work in Honolulu, yet the cost of living and traffic can bite over time.
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The Good
- ✓Top‑rated local schools
- ✓Low flood risk, good for families
- ✓Convenient proximity to Honolulu airport and downtown
- ✓Suburban quiet with decent parks
Real Talk
- !Almost all errands require a car, so parking and traffic matter
- !Median home price is high compared to median income, limiting affordability
- !Rent is high for the area, so living costs are steep
- !Noise from nearby airport can be disruptive on some days
- $Higher property taxes and insurance due to high home value
- $Car maintenance and fuel costs for daily commuting
- $Potential noise mitigation upgrades for new homes
- $Utility costs can be above average in Hawaii
Best For
Families seeking good schoolsCommuters to Honolulu downtownRemote workers who need a quiet spaceRetirees wanting a suburban environment
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Aiea, HI
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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