Maruyama Realty, LLC would like to share an interesting article from Bloomburg Businessweek “America’s Most Fun & Affordable Cities”. Four Hawaii Cities and Neighborhoods made it on the list of the top 25 Cities, cited a report from Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate and Onboard Informatics.
No. 17 Most Fun, Affordable City: Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
No. of bars and restaurants: 135
Population: 32,008
Median home price: $300,000
This seaside area on the big island has developed into one of Hawaii’s more affordable areas, with a variety of shops and restaurants along Alii Drive, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
No. 16 Most Fun, Affordable City: Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
No. of bars and restaurants: 136
Population: 20,101
Median home price: $360,000
This part of west Maui—which also includes Kaanapali, Napili-Honokowai, and Kapalua—”has been transformed into a Maui hot spot with dozens of art galleries and a variety of unique shops and restaurants,” according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. The area also has many spots for live music.
No. 9 Most Fun, Affordable City: Makiki, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
No. of bars and restaurants: 169
Population: 28,377
Median home price: $293,500
The Makiki section of Honolulu, just two miles from downtown, has views of the Pacific Ocean and Diamond Head. There are restaurants and bars on Bishop Street, Alakea Street, and Fort Street Mall, according to yellowpages.com.
No. 2 Most Fun, Affordable City: Ala Moana-Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
No. of bars and restaurants: 273
Population: 19,576
Median home price: $357,000
The Ala Moana-Kakaako section of Honolulu has a number of restaurants and bars along Ala Moana Boulevard, South King Street, and Kapiolani Boulevard, according to yellowpages.com.
