08-28-2017, 12:37 PM
Comparing the extreme top of HA with bottom of OLE, you will notice that the higher elevation is cooler and wetter.
Orchidland has better roads, on average, and is closer to Pahoa and Hilo-for better and worse.
Other than that, IMO they are similar enough that the specific location of available properties may be the most important consideration.
Only a few lots in the HA flood zone actually become inundated during heavy rains, though vehicular access to many others may be cut off or require an inconvenient rerouting.
Orchidland has better roads, on average, and is closer to Pahoa and Hilo-for better and worse.
Other than that, IMO they are similar enough that the specific location of available properties may be the most important consideration.
Only a few lots in the HA flood zone actually become inundated during heavy rains, though vehicular access to many others may be cut off or require an inconvenient rerouting.