 Homes in Honolulu reflect homeland traditions of the diverse population inhabiting the capital city of Hawaii. Honolulu HI is the largest city in the “Aloha State” and ranks 11th in the list of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas.
Nearly 910,000 people from different cultures, races and ethnic backgrounds inhabit the homes in Honolulu’s greater metropolitan area on the Island of Oahu. Over 398,000 reside in homes in central Honolulu.
According to the 2000 census, 140,337 households were represented in homes in Honolulu, Hawaii, with 45.5% married couples living together in homes in Honolulu; 12.1% had female heads of household in homes in Honolulu; 37.7% in homes in Honolulu were non-families, 29.7% of the total households in homes in Honolulu were individuals; 10% had single residents age 65 or older.
Homes in Honolulu are divided into neighborhoods and residential areas by the city’s valleys and ridges. Manoa Valley sits in one such valley and provides a green neighborhood of homes in Honolulu, with lush trees and breathtaking scenery. One of the most affordable neighborhoods for condos in Honolulu is in the historical downtown Chinatown.
 The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki, one of the centers of tourism in Honolulu, offers visitors and residents of homes in Honolulu over 100 shops, restaurants and boutiques. In addition, the Ala Moana Shopping Center offers over 260 options and is Oahu’s premier shopping destination, and Downtown Honolulu offers tourists and residents of homes in Honolulu many bars, restaurants, shops, corporate offices and hotels. Homes in Honolulu range in style from plantation and colonial style early 1900’s bungalows to modern contemporary homes.
Educational opportunities for children residing in homes in Honolulu are on the rise. Honolulu has 53 private schools, 6 public charter schools, 11 public high schools, 14 middle schools and 53 elementary schools. 84% of Honolulu’s population has a high school diploma.
A sampling of real estate offerings shows a wide range of prices for homes in Honolulu. One Realtor lists beachfront homes in Honolulu from $829,000.00 to $23,700,000.00. Another lists condo homes in Honolulu going for $90,000 to beachfront homes in Honolulu at $10,500,000. Another listing shows residential homes in Honolulu from $80,000 to $12,998,000. And still another shows condo homes in Honolulu from $79,900 to $859,000; single family homes in Honolulu from $270,000 to $1,450,000 and town homes in Honolulu from $140,000 to $850,000. This all shows how diverse the Honolulu market is, and the many options a buyer can find there.
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