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A Pearl of a City User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) I have lived in Pearl City for 10 years. It is a big town with a small town feel. Pearl City reaches all the way from the ocean at Pearl Harbor up to the gorgeous Ko'olau Mountain Range. Pearlridge Shopping Center boasts great shops like Macy's and Crazy Shirts and seasonal event ...Read More s like the annual Butterfly Exhibit and the weekly Pearlridge Farmers' Market. Locals and tourists alike flock to Pearl City's restaurants like Buzz's Steak House, Gyotaku, and Pono Place. The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is one of the most historically significant places in the United States and a cherished landmark of Pearl City.

From preschool through higher education, Pearl City has some of the best schools in the area. Leeward Community College is a wonderfully convenient and highly regarded extension of the University of Hawaii. Pearl City's beautiful gardens, shops, and campuses give the town its family friendly and close-knit feeling. They also host craft fairs, garden tours, and food festivals throughout the year.

Since Pearl City boasts a family centered atmosphere there is not much of nightlife attractions to speak of. But it certainly is a beautiful and affordable place to raise a family. Although the commute to downtown Honolulu can be a bit daunting, the low housing costs, beautiful scenery, and historic neighborhoods more than make up for a few extra minutes in the car. With tropical temperatures year round, it's no wonder Hawaii is often said to have "the best weather on the planet". Sunny skies and cool trade winds are the norm for Pearl City. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pearl City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Waiau Neighborhood Park
      Waiau District Park
      Waiau Gardens Park
      Momilani Dog Park
      Manana Community Park
      Newtown Community Park
      Nahele Neighborhood Park
      Shigeo Ushiro Manana Neighborhood Park

      Entertainment

      Leeward Bowl
      Pearl Highlands Cinema
      Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge
      USS Utah
      Aiea Bowl
      USS Arizona
      Aloha Stadium
      Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

      Food & Drink

      Papa John's
      Zippy's
      Tutti Frutti
      Okazuya
      Dave's Ice Cream
      Subway
      Jamba
      Jack in the Box

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Pearl City? Of all people who commute, 3.4% take public transportation in Pearl City.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pearl City? The cost of living in Pearl City is 189/100 - which is 9% higher than Hawaii.
      Pearl City
      189

      89% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pearl City? Pearl City crime rates are 1,395, which are 25% lower than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      1,395 per 100k people

      39% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 72  

      39% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -47%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pearl City? The median income in Pearl City is $101,517 which is 41% higher than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $101,51784% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,01237% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Pearl City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Longs Drugs

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Pearl City home prices? Pearl City home prices are $691,900 - which is 29% higher than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $691,900275% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,044115% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      11% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Pearl City have good schools? The Pearl City graduation rate is 91% - which is 2% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      41% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Pearl City a good place to live? Pearl City has an overall rating of 57% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      25%

      1 total surveys

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