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Kailua- Beachfront Paradise! User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) After living in Kailua for several years, I can truthfully say it's one of the best cities I have ever lived in. For starters, Kailua is on the water, which means there are tons of options to choose from regarding water activities. Kayaking, paddle boarding, and just relaxing on ...Read More the beautiful beach are just a few options. Go on the three peak hike or visit the Lanikai Pillboxes for some amazing views.

If you are moving with kids, Kailua has some great schools, both public and private. Most schools are located in the eastern part of Kailua, which can be a little tricky if you don't live in the eastern section.

Shopping in Kailua is mostly artisanal, small scale businesses, as community is a big art of the culture here. Restaurants are all over the place, with delicious cuisines.

The biggest downside to Kailua is the price of real estate. With a median home price of $918,000, Kailua is the most expensive city in Hawaii. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kailua? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kailua District Park
      Triangle Park
      Kalama Beach Park
      Kailua Beach Park
      Kalaheo Neighborhood Park
      Lanikai Park
      Lanikai Park
      Kawai Nui Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Manoa Chocolate Company
      Pali Lanes Bowling Alley
      Water Gardens Keolu
      Castle Performing Arts Learning Center

      Food & Drink

      Island Snow
      Bob's Pizzeria
      Donut King
      Jamba
      Island Snow
      Paniolo’s Hawaii
      Teddy's Bigger Burgers
      Aloha Salads

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Kailua? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Kailua.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kailua? The cost of living in Kailua is 227/100 - which is 31% higher than Hawaii.
      Kailua
      227

      127% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kailua? Kailua crime rates are 802, which are 57% lower than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      802 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 125

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -38%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Kailua? The median income in Kailua is $122,706 which is 70% higher than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $122,706122% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,26072% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      49% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Kailua a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Castle Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Longs Drugs

      Doctors

      Urgent Care Hawaii – Kailua

      C- Housing

      What are Kailua home prices? Kailua home prices are $992,100 - which is 84% higher than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $992,100437% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,510164% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Kailua have good schools? The Kailua graduation rate is 94% - which is 6% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      58%

      21% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Kailua a good place to live? Kailua has an overall rating of 73% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      7 total surveys

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