housing

[bect32]

I want to move to Hawaii are but need afford able housing and good schools. In medical field, so need medical area job,, close by home and schools....my life long dream but want to make it best choice for my family.. I also want to go back to college as well so a lot of factor on whats the best area to chose.

Becky Thomas

[nana valley]

I would strongly suggest you research this move and Punaweb is a great place to start. I learned so much before I moved here!
There are plenty of houses for rent and for sale in many subdivisions. Sounds like your life will mostly need to be near Hilo so decide the radial distance you are willing to look at with Hilo as the center of your circle. Gas is expensive and will get higher so your commute will be a very important consideration. That's just one thought. Hopefully others will join in and help you! I moved here 5 months ago today and love it. But I don't have kids now, I am not working (retired), not pressed to drive into Hilo so there is no commute pressure. I live near Pahoa,a small town with banks, stores, museum, gas stations, fast-food or restaurants, community center, medical facilities (in the future, a small ER is going to be built), churches, hardware stores, farmers market, and so on!

[Carey]

If you are planning to go to the University of Hawaii - Hilo, there is a one year state residency requirement, but it does have a good nursing program & the Pacific only pharmacology program. info:
hilo.hawaii.edu
Hawaii Community College link:
hawaii.hawaii.edu
One thing to look for might be a place near to the bus. link"
www.heleonbus.org