"Lovely you / And blue Hawaii / With all this loveliness / There should be love." -- "Blue Hawaii" by Elvis Presley
From the name, you'd never guess that Hickam Housing was a census-designated place in paradise er, Honolulu. But it is! And somehow only 6,920 people live there, maybe because it's one part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. So if you or someone in your family in particular is in the service, it's time to start exploring the option of renting an apartment in Hickam Housing.
If you plan to buy a home here, you will be glad to know that the average median cost is much lower than the average for the rest of Hawaii
"Lovely you / And blue Hawaii / With all this loveliness / There should be love." -- "Blue Hawaii" by Elvis Presley
From the name, you'd never guess that Hickam Housing was a census-designated place in paradise er, Honolulu. But it is! And somehow only 6,920 people live there, maybe because it's one part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. So if you or someone in your family in particular is in the service, it's time to start exploring the option of renting an apartment in Hickam Housing.
If you plan to buy a home here, you will be glad to know that the average median cost is much lower than the average for the rest of Hawaii. So your dream of owning property on an island is not far out of reach! However, very few people own their home here, and rent just happens to be more than double the national average.
The vacancy rate here is relatively low, so whether you want a 1 bedroom apartment or a more spacious rental property, you have a decent chance of getting the home you want. Before you start looking for rental homes here, just be sure you can prove your family is involved with the military so you can quickly get on any waiting lists necessary for Hickam Housing.
There are a few different communities that make up this place. These are the main ones, though new ones do occasionally pop up.
Officer Field: This part of Hickam Housing has been around for more than 80 years, so it is considered historic. Here you will find mostly bungalows that have been restored and now have modern amenities, like that all-important air conditioning.
Hale Na Koa Village: This is another area with mostly historic homes that have been renovated with modern kitchen appliances and air conditioning. Here you can find either a duplex or apartment for rent on base. This area also features the Ka Makani Community Center, which has a fitness center, amphitheater, and arts and crafts classes for members of the community.
Earhart Village: If you want a new or renovated home in Hickam Housing, this area will satisfy you. Not only are all the homes energy efficient, complete with solar water heaters, but there are also as many kinds of parks that you can think of. Yes, that includes a skate park, dog park, and splash park. And yeah, to answer your next question, you can also play volleyball and basketball here.
Onizuka Village: This is another energy-efficient area, since all the homes are LEED Silver Certified. So it stands to reason that this is also the newest neighborhood in Hickam Housing. If you want a home that still has that new house smell, there's no need to look anywhere but here.
You won't find tons of shopping malls and chain restaurants within walking distance of Hickam Housing. No, instead you'll find enticing sandy beaches just outside your community, because this is Hawaii! If you should ever get tired of sunbathing, swimming, surfing, or generally just living the life, you can walk on over to Planet Smoothie, Wright Brothers Caf, or the Hickam Par 3 Golf Course to relax a little more.
And if you ever need some time away from gazing at the sea, Honolulu International Airport is just a few minutes away. That way, you can fly to another state or country, realize how good you have it in Hickam Housing, and come right back home!
