Honolulu Citizen-Centric Report

Honolulu Auditor, May 8, 2023 (excerpt)  

National Community Survey

The Office of the City Auditor reported the results of Honolulu resident opinions about community and city services in the 2022 National Community Survey (NCS). These results were compared with results from other communities.

Facets of Livability 

The overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts was rated positively by 47% of respondents, which was lower than other community respondents

Quality of Life 

74% of respondents said they would remain in Honolulu for the next five years, which was similar to other community respondents

Governance 

Public information services in Honolulu was rated positively by 35% of respondents, which was lower than other community respondents

Economy 

Overall quality of business and service establishments in Honolulu was rated positively by 51% of respondents, which was lower than other community respondents

Mobility 

Traffic flow on major streets and ease of public parking was rated positively by 11% of respondents, which was much lower than other community respondents

Utilities 

Drinking water was rated favorably by 61% of respondents, which was similar to other community respondents

Safety 

Fire services was rated favorably by 69% of respondents, which was lower than other community respondents

Natural Environment 

Water resources was rated positively by 55% of respondents, which was similar to other community respondents

Parks and Recreation 

Availability of paths and walking trails earned a positive rating by 52% of respondents, which was lower than other community respondents …

Citizen-Centric Report for FY 2022 

2022 National Community Survey for the City and County of Honolulu