Hawaii · Off-grid & homestead potential

Honolulu County

35BoltScore / 100
#5 of 5 in Hawaii

Honolulu County is a weak bolthole (35/100). Its strengths are its water supply. The trade-offs: pricey real estate (typical home $851k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How Honolulu County scores

Hazard Safety1
Freedom28
Food31
Isolation30
Sovereignty51
Water100
Affordability0
$851kTypical home
0.3%Property tax
$29,887Land / acre
—Annual rain
—Severe drought
—Nearest metro
1,647.3People / sq mi
100%Federal land
—Avg temp

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Living off-grid in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Is Honolulu County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Honolulu County is a weak bolthole (35/100). Its strengths: its water supply. Watch-outs: pricey real estate (typical home $851k) and elevated natural-hazard exposure.

How much does land cost in Honolulu County, Hawaii?

Land in Honolulu County runs about $29,887 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Honolulu County?

Water data for Honolulu County is limited.

How remote is Honolulu County?

Remoteness data for Honolulu County is limited.

How Honolulu compares in Hawaii

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