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Kailua-Kona, HI
Kailua-Kona · Hawaiʻi County · HI 96740
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There? · Covers: Kailua-Kona, Kailua Kona
Good for now
Verdict
$686K
Median Price
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Walk Score
7.1/10
Schools
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
71/100
DQuietness
40/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score53/100
Our Take
Kailua‑Kona is pricey and tourist‑heavy, with no walkable amenities and a decent school system. It can work for retirees, remote workers or seasonal gigs, but the high cost and lack of local services make it less ideal for long‑term, everyday living.
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The Good
- ✓High median rent supports a strong rental market
- ✓Excellent school ratings for families
- ✓Abundant dining and nightlife options
- ✓Good weather year‑round
Real Talk
- !Very expensive homes and rent
- !Walkscore of 0 means you’ll need a car for almost everything
- !Tourist crowds can feel overwhelming at times
- !Limited public transit options
- $Higher property taxes and insurance
- $Cost of maintaining a home in a tropical climate
- $Potential HOA fees if in a resort community
Best For
RetireesSeasonal workersRemote workersVacation homeowners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Kailua-Kona, HI
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer 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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