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Living in Waipahu, Honolulu, HI

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Waipahu, Honolulu, HI Neighborhood Review User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 09, 2014) I can truly say that I have been an avid travel in my adult years and have had the pleasurable opportunity of living in many different areas. I can truly attest with great confidence and certainty that when I lived in Waipahu Honolulu, HI, it was one of the most beautiful experie ...Read More nces in my life.

The Waipahu living expenses can be considered as being quite practical for the State of Hawaii. Cost of living is right around the same averages of Honolulu. Of course one cannot forget to mention the amazing weather all of Hawaii has to offer, and the neighborhood of Waipahu is no different. The average temperatures year round ranges between 74 and 81 degrees. It is definitely the definition of heaven on Earth for anyone that wants to wake up to a tolerable climate every single day of the year.

The Waipahu neighborhood has many attractive amenities for tourists and residents to enjoy year-round. The USS Arizona Memorial and WWII Valor in the Pacific National Memorial is a great tribute for our past fallen soldiers of war. Waikiki Beach is a must visit for anyone that wants to take a day off to relax on one of the most beautiful scenery our world has to offer.

Frequent long distance travelers will have no problem adjusting to living in Waipahu as there are 2 airports within 30 miles of distance. The Waipahu neighborhood of Honolulu is considered as being an extremely livable environment. There are 20 grocery stores within one mile, 20 drink and food restaurants within one mile, 20 shopping stores within one mile, two coffee shops within one mile, 10 schools within one mile, 9 parks within one mile, and much more. The neighborhood and city has a lot to offer for anybody that wants to reside in or travel to Waipahu, Honolulu, Hawaii.

My experience of living in Waipahu was an overall pleasant one. I had everything I needed within walking distance and never even needed a car. I always felt at home as my neighbors were always very friendly. They are definitely a reflection of the people of the town overall. I highly recommend people to at least visit the wonderful place I once called my home. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waipahu? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Waipahu-Honowai Neighborhood Park
      Waipahu Field
      Waipahu Uka Neighborhood Park
      Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park
      Kunia Neighborhood Park
      Crestview Community Park
      Royal Kunia Park and Rec Center
      Patsy T. Mink Central Oahu Regional Park

      Entertainment

      Hawaii's Plantation Village
      Pearl Highlands Cinema
      Leeward Bowl
      USS Utah
      Ford Island Control Tower
      USS Arizona

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Zippy's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Aloha Coffee & Juice Co
      Kung Pao Wok
      Jack in the Box

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waipahu? Of all people who commute, 14.4% take public transportation in Waipahu.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Waipahu a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Kuakini Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
      The Queen's Medical Center
      Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children
      Straub Clinic and Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals For Children
      Rehab Hospital of the Pacific

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Longs Drugs
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      Walgreens
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      Doctors

      Dr. Stephen Benchouk, ND
      Queen's Physicians Office Building 1