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Kaneohe, Hawaii

Introduction to Kaneohe, Hawaii

Kaneohe, Hawaii, in Honolulu county, is 7 miles NE of Honolulu, Hawaii. This town is located in the Honolulu area. Approximately 34,970 people reside in Kaneohe.

Kaneohe History

Kaneohe Bay played a significant role during the Second World War. This was the first bomb site on the shores of the Hawaii Island. Kaneohe and other Hawaiian communities had to be rebuilt. Kaneohe was a significant agricultural area due to the abundance of rainfall. The town derived its name from a Hawaiian term meaning “bamboo man”. It is one of the largest residential communities of Oahu.

Kaneohe and nearby Attractions

  • Käne‘ohe Shopping Center
  • Ala Moana Beach Park
  • Honolulu Zoo
  • Käne‘ohe Beach Park
  • Byodo - In Temple

Things To Do In Kaneohe

Tourists in Kaneohe can visit the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden. The Sea Life Park is another ‘must see’ destination. Shopping is a favorite activity in Käne‘ohe Shopping Center, Windward Mall Shopping Center, and Käne‘ohe Bay Shopping Center. Parks such as the Käne‘ohe Beach Park, Keaalu Neighborhood Park, and Kaneohe Community Park are interesting places to hang out. One can also visit the Honolulu Zoo .

Kaneohe Transportation

Honolulu International Airport provides air transportation facility.

Kaneohe Higher Education

The Windward Community College is located in Kaneohe. Other institutes that can be attended from Kaneohe include Honolulu Community College, Leeward Community College, Kapiolani Community College, and Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Kaneohe Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Kaneohe People in Middle Class or Better
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Kaneohe Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Kaneohe Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Kaneohe College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Kaneohe Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Kaneohe, HI

Comparing Kaneohe 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
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population72
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women69
Female Share of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents11

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