Salt Lake, Honolulu, HI
Salt Lake — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Salt Lake, Honolulu, Hawaii. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) licensing database.
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Salt Lake Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Situated just west of downtown Honolulu and Ala Moana, Salt Lake is a residential neighborhood nestled in the crater of an extinct volcano, Aliamanu. It is known for its circular geography, suburban feel, and its namesake, the man-made Salt Lake. The area provides a central Oʻahu location with convenient access to the airport, Pearl Harbor, and major military installations.
Character & Lifestyle
Salt Lake has a distinctly suburban, family-oriented character with a significant military and local resident population due to its proximity to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Tripler Army Medical Center. The community is defined by its winding, hilly streets, condominium complexes, and quiet, park-like settings. It offers a more affordable alternative to the high-rises of nearby urban Honolulu while maintaining excellent convenience.
Housing
The housing stock is dominated by mid-rise and low-rise condominium apartments, many built from the 1960s to the 1980s, along with some townhomes and single-family residences on the crater's slopes. The Salt Lake Boulevard corridor is lined with numerous condo towers, making the area a hub for relatively affordable condo living. Views from upper units can span from the neighborhood's own reservoir to Pearl Harbor and the ocean.
Getting Around
Salt Lake is a major transit corridor, with Salt Lake Boulevard and the Moanalua Freeway (H-201) providing direct routes to the H-1 Freeway, downtown Honolulu, Pearl Harbor, and the Honolulu International Airport, all within a 10-15 minute drive. TheBus offers frequent service through the area on several key routes. The neighborhood's hilly layout and density make many daily errands walkable for residents.
Dining & Shopping
Residents rely on the Salt Lake Shopping Center for groceries, services, and casual eateries like Zippy's and Anna Miller's. The nearby Moanalua Shopping Center and the larger complexes at Pearlridge Center in Aiea offer expanded retail and dining options. Local favorites include established spots like Salt Lake Grill and a variety of Asian and local plate lunch restaurants.
Parks & Recreation
The neighborhood's primary green space is Salt Lake District Park, featuring tennis courts, ball fields, a swimming pool, and a recreation center. The namesake Salt Lake is actually a protected wildlife sanctuary and reservoir, not for recreation, but provides a scenic backdrop for the area. Golfers have easy access to the Ala Wai Golf Course and the military courses at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Salt Lake Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $658K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $94K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 96818 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Salt Lake, Honolulu
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HIREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-17