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Hawaii National Park, HI Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Hawaii National Park is competitive, with a limited supply of homes and high demand due to the area’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Rentals are also scarce, and prices are relatively high. Home prices have been steadily increasing over the past few years.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
100
102
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 4.166% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 4.166% + County 0% + City 0%</p> | |
Hawaii has a state income tax with rates ranging from 1.4% to 11%
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
The public transit system in Hawaii National Park is limited, but the area is relatively small and walkable, with many stroller-friendly sidewalks and paths
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Mauna Kea Observatory
- Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
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📰 Live Local News
Hawaii National Park has strict regulations to protect the environment and preserve the natural beauty of the area, including rules on building and development
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Hawaii National Park — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Hawaii National Park tend to be higher in the summer months due to increased demand for air conditioning, while winter months see lower costs due to the mild climate. However, the area's high elevation and cool temperatures mean that heating costs are relatively low compared to other parts of the country.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 96718 has a property tax millage rate of 1.1, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
8/10, with wide sidewalks, easy access to parks and outdoor spaces, and a relatively flat terrain, making it easy to navigate with a stroller
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