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Hawaii, the 'Aloha' state, is a place of natural beauty. You couldn't live in a more amazing place. Thus, Hawaii land for sale is at a premium. The newest of the 50 states, Hawaii consists of a chain of 8 nearly entirely volcanic islands. Hawaii, the biggest island, is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Hawaii's climate is typical for the tropics. Summer and winter temperatures both hover around the 80's so, instead of summer and winter, there are dry (May to October) and wet (October to April) seasons. The islands are kept relatively cooler than other tropical areas due to the constant trade winds from the east.
Hawaii has a population of nearly 1.3 million with Oahu being the most populous. The average lifespan of those born in Hawaii in 2000 was 79.8, longer than any other state. The GDP in 2003 was $47 billion with nearly 25% of the income from tourism. The average income is around $38,000 and the state has the highest cost of living in the nation.
Hawaii's real estate prices have skyrocketted in the past decade with the average listing price for all the islands at over $880,000, tens of thousands higher than California and New York. Maui has the highest prices of all the islands with an average listing price of over $1,000,000. The high prices, however, have contributed to high foreclosures rates so there are some bargains to be found. There are many real estate agencies to choose from. The easiest way to find them is to type 'Hawaii land for sale" into your favorite search engine.
