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Hickam Housing, Hawaii

Introduction to Hickam Housing, Hawaii

The population of Hickam Housing is 5,471.

Hickam Housing History

Hickam Housing is located in Honolulu County, which was founded on April 30, 1907. The Army Air Corps constructed an airdrome in this area in 1934. It was completed on September 15, 1938, and was named after Lieutenant Colonel Horace Meek Hickam. It suffered extensive damage on December 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked the military installations of Oahu. The area also played significant role during the Vietnam War and Korean conflict. Hickam AFB was recognized as a National Historic Landmark in October 1980.

Hickam Housing and nearby Attractions

  • Bishop Museum
  • Honolulu Zoo
  • Ala Moana Beach Park
  • James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge
  • USS Arizona Memorial
  • Papah?naumoku?kea Marine National Monument

Things To Do In Hickam Housing

Hickam Housing offers easy access to Honolulu Zoo, Oahu Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Foster Botanical Garden, and Waikiki Aquarium. You can also visit the Watertown. Visitors can also plan a trip to the Sandy Beach Park, Ala Moana Beach Park, and Waikiki Beach. The Hawaii Children's Discovery Museum is also worth taking a look around. Hickam Housing is also close to Pearl Harbor.

Hickam Housing Transportation

Honolulu International Airport is nearby.

Hickam Housing Higher Education

Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College, and Honolulu Community College are some of the nearest colleges.

High Points

Hickam Housing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Hawaii):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHickam Housing Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHickam Housing Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHickam Housing Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hickam Housing College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hickam Housing Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hickam Housing, HI

Comparing Hickam Housing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Hawaii (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population14
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size108

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use65
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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