Question 1

Is 96818 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 96818 in Honolulu has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Honolulu city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 96818 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 96818?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 96818 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 96818. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 96818 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Honolulu. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 96818?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 96818 is approximately $525K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 96818 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 96818 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 96818 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 96818 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Honolulu. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 96818 scores similarly to the middle tier of Honolulu neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Honolulu — ZIP 96818

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Makalapa Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Salt Lake Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School	09–12	—	—	—
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Pearl Harbor Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Mokulele Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Aliamanu Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Aliamanu Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—