Print ArticleHonolulu is the state capital and most populous city in Hawaii. The Honolulu metropolitan area is home to 991,788 residents and is the 54th largest in the United States. Featuring a downtown and a popular beach on the Pacific Ocean, a short distance away, the city is in the midst of a highrise construction boom. With a population density of more than double that of Jacksonville's, Honolulu represents a vibrant streetscape in a tropical setting. Here's how it stacks up with downtown Jacksonville!
Random Honolulu and Oahu
O'ahu is home to about two-thirds of Hawaii's population, with 1,419,561 residents. About 81% of its residents live on the "city" side (Honolulu area) of the island. The majority of the island's residents rent since the average single-family residence is valued over $700,000, making it one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. Overall, at 596-square miles, the entire island could easily fit within Jacksonville's city limits. The collection of images below were taken at Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Waialae-Kahala, and the "other side" of the island.
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Photographs by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
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