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Crime |
The crime rate in Kailua-Kona is about the same as the national average. |
Medical facilities |
| There are medical facilities here and in Hilo, the largest city on Hawaii, the Big Island. For more serious medical care you would fly a short hop to Honolulu. |
Transportation |
| Kona International Airport serves the island, as does Hilo International Airport located on the east side of the island. Low cost island-hopper flights are offered if you are interested in visiting other islands. |
Valuable Links |
| Konaweb tourist and other information |
What people are saying about Kailua-Kona | |
| thanks for the update | |
| Very good info, thanks for these corrections. Nothing like inside knowledge from someone who lives there. In case you missed it, Mejask wrote a fabulous article for Topretirements on what it is like to retire in Hawaii. Check it out https://www.topretirements.com/blog/great-towns/mejasks-inside-report-a-hawaii-retirement.html/ | |
| Posted by admin on November 30, 2017 | |
| Kailua Kona | |
| Nice to see this write up. I live here and many other things could be said but a nice summary. I do feel that a couple of items need some clarification. Transportation: There are no \"boats\" to other islands unless you are on a cruise ship, but many local flights. Also, Hilo, on the east side has an airport. Medical Facilities: Pretty accurate but I think there are many facilities in Honolulu that will serve before you need to go to the mainland. Many insurance coverages include the coverage for this when your needs can\'t be serviced on the Big Island. But if you need constant critical care this is probably not the place to be and many move back to the mainland if this happens. Also please note that low property taxes are only true for full time residents. But I\'m not sure that average of less than $1,000 is accurate. Hope this little addition helps. Aloha! | |
| Posted by mejask on November 29, 2017 | |
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Facts about KAILUA-KONA
- State: HI
- Environment: Coastal,Outdoor Oriented,Resort Community,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 61 +
- Avg July Temperature: 60-80
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $500,001+
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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