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HONOLULU CITY PROFILE
Introduction
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii and the seat of Honolulu county, is a cosmopolitan city. Its name means "protected harbor," and it serves as the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean with ship and air connections to the U.S. mainland, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The city is the principal port for the Hawaiian Islands and an important centre for military defense with several bases, including Pearl Harbor Naval Base, located in the area. Millions of visitors are drawn annually to Honolulu's mild, semitropical climate and to the beautiful beaches of Waikiki.
The City in Brief
Founded: 1100 (by Hawaiians); 1795 (incorporated, 1907)
Head Official: Mayor Mufi Hannemann (since 2005)
City Population
1980: 365,048
1990: 377,059
2000: 371,657
2003 estimate: 380,149 (Honolulu CDP)
Percent change, 1990–2000: -1.4%
U.S. rank in 1980: 36th
U.S. rank in 1990: 44th
U.S. rank in 2000: 55th
City and County Population
1980: 763,000
1990: 836,231
2000: 876,156
Percent change, 1990–2000: 4.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: 47th
U.S. rank in 1990: 51st
U.S. rank in 2000: 55th
Geography and Climate
Area: 86 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 77.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 22.02 inches
Economy
Major Economic Sectors: Services (especially tourism), military, agriculture, construction
Unemployment Rate: 2.8% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $24,191 (1999)
Cost of Living
Because land is scarce and tourist development has driven up the cost of living, Hawaii is one of the top ranking states in housing costs. About 65 percent of housing in Honolulu is condominiums. The median single family home resale price in 2002 was $335,000. Housing rentals, fuel, and food costs are among the highest in the country. These conditions force many Hawaiians to work two or three jobs to survive, ranking it second in the nation for multiple part-time employment.
The following is a summary of data regarding key cost of living factors for the Honolulu area.
2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Average House Price: $673,932
2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Cost of Living Index: 168.2 (U.S. average = 100.0)
State income tax rate: Ranges from 1.4% to 8.25%
State sales tax rate: 4.0%
Local income tax rate: None
Local sales tax rate: Levied by state
Property tax rate: $3.75–$5.72 per $1,000 valuation (residential)
Other Information
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 57,271
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Daily Newspapers: The Honolulu Advertiser; Honolulu Star-Bulletin |
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