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Honolulu County

HI · Pop. 1,003,666 · Urban County

28/100Homestead Score

Honolulu County, Hawaii covers 601 square miles with a population of 1,003,666 and a density of 1670 people per square mile, a more developed setting where truly rural parcels are scarcer. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on corn, herbs, pumpkins. The median home price is $873,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.28%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 12b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.1°F and average winter lows of 65.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 24.6 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Wahiawa General Hospital is 11.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.28%
Growing Season: 365 days
Broadband: 98.2%
Density: 1670/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 365-day growing season in USDA zone 12b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.28% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Wahiawa General Hospital, with an emergency room, is just 11.6 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.3% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • A median home price of $873,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
  • At 1670 people per square mile, this is a developed area where finding truly rural acreage is harder and pricier.

At a glance

Honolulu County, HI is a challenging place to homestead on the data.

Homestead score
28/100
Median home price
$873k
Property tax
0.28%
Growing season
365 days (zone 12b)
Annual rainfall
24.6"
Broadband
98.2%
Nearest hospital
Wahiawa General Hospital, 11.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.28%
Median Household Income$104,264
Poverty Rate9.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$873K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone12b
Growing Season365 days
Annual Rainfall24.6 inches
Avg Summer High85.1°F
Avg Winter Low65.8°F
Top CropsCorn, Herbs, Pumpkins

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado4/10
Flood10/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalWahiawa General Hospital (11.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities20

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Honolulu County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County is in USDA hardiness zone 12b with a 365-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.1°F, and average winter lows of 65.8°F. The established crops are corn, herbs, pumpkins.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $873,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.28%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 98.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Wahiawa General Hospital is 11.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 20 hospitals in the county.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.