03-24-2007, 06:51 AM
It's all really a matter of preference, and there are nice homes and land available at reasonable prices in Kau and Puna. I live in HPP in Puna, and I love it here. From my somewhat prejudiced point of view the downsides to Kau are:
1. Isolation. It is a pretty long way to shopping and job opportunities if that's what you need. Medical care choices are even more limited than elsewhere on the island.
2. Vog. If you are sensitive to air pollution, it could be an issue.
3. Water supply. The reduced rainfall is good in some ways, but one is far more likely to have to haul in water in Kau. They are building a well, which will shorten the haul, but it will still cost for haulage.
There are also downsides to Puna, such as coqui infestation, overdevelopment, increasing traffic congestion, and limited shopping opportunities. I like the rain, but some folks don't.
BOTH Kau and Puna tend to be neglected by the county government and suffer from what many consider substandard police, fire, health, and transport services and infrastructure.
This is just my opinion, but I hope it helps you.
Cheers,
Jerry
1. Isolation. It is a pretty long way to shopping and job opportunities if that's what you need. Medical care choices are even more limited than elsewhere on the island.
2. Vog. If you are sensitive to air pollution, it could be an issue.
3. Water supply. The reduced rainfall is good in some ways, but one is far more likely to have to haul in water in Kau. They are building a well, which will shorten the haul, but it will still cost for haulage.
There are also downsides to Puna, such as coqui infestation, overdevelopment, increasing traffic congestion, and limited shopping opportunities. I like the rain, but some folks don't.
BOTH Kau and Puna tend to be neglected by the county government and suffer from what many consider substandard police, fire, health, and transport services and infrastructure.
This is just my opinion, but I hope it helps you.
Cheers,
Jerry