The Truth About Living on Hawaii Island: Why So Many People Leave

Описание: Why Do People Leave Hawaii?
The Real Reasons & How to Stay
Thinking about moving to Hawaii? We're Eric and Julie from 365 Hawaii, and today we're sharing the hard truths about why so many people end up leaving the Big Island - and what you can do to avoid becoming another statistic.
After living here for nearly 20 years and helping hundreds of people relocate, we've identified the top reasons people pack up and leave paradise:

🏠 FINANCES - Housing costs are nearly double the national average, groceries cost twice as much, and you need to make $100K+ just to get by

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY - Being 2,500 miles from grandkids, aging parents, and major life events pulls people back to the mainland

🏥 HEALTHCARE - Limited medical specialists mean expensive trips to Oahu or the mainland for serious conditions

😔 LONELINESS - Island isolation is real, and making genuine friendships takes intentional effort

But here's the good news... We also share proven strategies to overcome these challenges:

How to build a support system and find your ohana
Ways to get involved in the community through volunteering
Health and wellness opportunities unique to island living
Facebook groups and activities to connect with like-minded people

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:48 Top 4 reason for leaving the Island
2:05 Finances
5:50 Family
12:40 Loneliness
22:30 Heathcare
25:50 Tips for living In Hawaii


Resources mentioned:

365 Kona Newbies Facebook Group
365 Things to Do in Kona (40K+ members!)
Join the Ohana: 365HawaiiRE.com

📞 Julie Ziemelis | RS-85062
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.365hawaiilRE.com
📲 808-333-1004



Whether you're already here and struggling, or considering the move, this video will help you make Hawaii work for the long term.
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