#1 in HI
Honolulu County
47.1
Overall score
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Best Counties to Live in Hawaii
Compare counties in Hawaii by overall score, affordability, economy, schools, safety, taxes, and peace & quiet. Rankings are public-data estimates for comparison and research.
#2 in HI
Maui County
42.9
Overall score
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Hawaii County
41.5
Overall score
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Kauai County
40.8
Overall score
Open county report#5 in HI
Kalawao County
35.7
Overall score
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Showing 5 counties ranked by the default generated overall score.
| Rank | County | Overall | Economy | Afford. | Schools | Safety | Taxes | Peace & Quiet | Typical home | Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honolulu County FIPS 15003 | 47.1 | 80.6 | 12.3 | 47.4 | 38.2 | 77.4 | 17.8 | $854,775 | $106,195 |
| 2 | Maui County FIPS 15009 | 42.9 | 71.2 | 11.9 | 21.8 | 37.8 | 82.5 | 76 | $998,873 | $97,161 |
| 3 | Hawaii County FIPS 15001 | 41.5 | 69 | 15 | 13.8 | 37.2 | 80.6 | 81 | $567,770 | $78,639 |
| 4 | Kauai County FIPS 15007 | 40.8 | 81 | 11.2 | 17.9 | 41.3 | - | 78.1 | $1,004,967 | $97,668 |
| 5 | Kalawao County FIPS 15005 | 35.7 | 42.1 | 0 | - | - | 85 | 84.2 | Data incomplete | $73,750 |