The 10 Most Bikeable Cities in Hawaii
- Redfin rates Honolulu as the most bikeable city in Hawaii. Cyclists rave about the rainbow of visual delights – seashell hues of sunrise, azure skies, and crisp ocean breezes. A souped-up Schwinn can set you back more than your monthly mocha allotment, but hey, people pay a premium for paradise, right?
- Kailua comes second on the list, swapping urban life for more laid-back, languid landscapes. The city’s average house price is somewhere between “Wow, that’s pricey!” to “Wow, that’s more than pricey!”. But when you’re pedalling past pristine beaches, who needs to eat?
- Hilo is third, where rainforest meets sea. The median house price equals roughly 370,000 gallons of shaved ice. It’s refreshing even thinking about it, no?
- Kahului, with its spectacular waterfront views, comes fourth. Housing here is like the best game of Monopoly – affordable until some clever clogs starts building houses.
- Rounding out the top five, we find Kihei. Much like your favorite reality show, it’s a spot of drama, unexpected surprises, and unbeatable views. If fabulous sunsets were currency, you’d be able to afford any beachfront property here.
- Positions six to ten are clinched by Lahaina, Kapaa, Kaneohe, Wailuku and Waipahu in that order. Proving that variety, not just perfect waves, is the spice of life in Hawaii.
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A Summary
I guess we can finally answer the age-old question, Is it possible to be fit, financially savvy, and infatuated with island life—all at once? Provided you consider filing bankruptcy a legit lifestyle choice, the answer is a resounding yes!
Now, don’t let high real estate prices scare you off the saddle. Remember, with every dollar spent on ludicrous house prices, you’d be saving on gym membership and car maintenance. The figures practically make sense already!
And with 10 diverse cities in the mix, you’ll never get bored. Who needs overseas bike tours when you have kaleidoscopic Kailua, heroic Hilo, or the wonderful Wailuku waiting just around the corner?
So, saddle up and say Aloha to your dream of living the cyclist’s utopia in Hawaii (I’d start saving up now, though, thanks to those ‘slightly’ elevated real estate prices). Just remember to keep your eyes on the road and your wallet on your property hunt. You don’t want to get wobbly with the beauty or the housing market – either can knock you off your bike.
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/most-bikeable-cities-in-hawaii/