Name: Hickam Housing
Address: Honolulu

About the neighborhood

Hickam Housing offers a tranquil environment with a predominance of townhouses built around 1993, providing diverse unit sizes that include many three-bedroom options. The community boasts convenient access to primary schools, both public and private, nearby to accommodate educational needs. Dining options and cafes are readily accessible, encouraging social connections within a relaxed setting. While car travel is the most practical mode of transportation, the neighborhood features easy access to highways and ample parking. Cycling is well supported with mostly flat routes enabling smooth rides to various destinations. This calm area provides residents with a peaceful retreat complemented by nearby green spaces in surrounding neighborhoods.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area is particularly car friendly. It is a reasonably short car ride to the closest highway from any location in Hickam Housing, and parking is quite easy. However, commuting by public transit is difficult in Hickam Housing. Nonetheless, property owners are served by around 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. It is inconvenient for pedestrians to navigate this community since many daily needs are difficult to carry out without a vehicle. In contrast, bicycling is moderately prevalent in Hickam Housing as there are a limited number of slopes.

Services

In this community, residents will usually be able to get to primary schools without a vehicle. In contrast, there are only a very small number of high schools and thus they can be a very long distance away. Locals have the choice between public and private elementary schools. As far as food is concerned, property owners in this part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area usually have to use a car to access the closest supermarket. Conversely, those who like to eat in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and a limited selection of coffee shops can be found as well.

Character

Hickam Housing is a community to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill ambience. As there are very few pedestrians, Hickam Housing remains relatively quiet. Green spaces are spread out sporadically, resulting in them being rather challenging to access from most locations in this part of the Urban Honolulu metropolitan area. Still, there are around 20 parks close by for residents to check out, such as Hickam Field National Historic Landmark.

Car friendly9.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries3.2

Some groceries within a short drive