Before moving to Wake Island, review the core fields on this page: population 100 (approximate, not permanent residents), median home value N/A (no private homeownership, all housing is government provided), average rent for 2 bedroom N/A, commute time 5 minutes (walking/biking on small island), and sunny days percentage 80%.
The neighbors section lists household income $65,000 (estimated average for military/contractors), family income N/A, per capita income $65,000 (est.), unemployment rate 0% (assignment only), public transport usage 0%, commute time 5 minutes (walking/biking on small island), high school or higher 100%, and bachelors or more 60% (est.).
The cost of living section lists cost of living index 190 (relative to U.S. average, based on HI/remote island estimates), median house value N/A (no private homeownership, all housing is government provided), gross rent N/A (housing provided as part of employment/assignment), grocery index 200 (most food is imported, very high costs), housing index N/A, utilities index N/A, transportation index N/A (no public transport, limited vehicle use), and health care index N/A (on-island clinic only).
The demographics section lists population 100 (approximate, not permanent residents), density 5 per sq mi (based on available land area and temporary population), median age 35 (estimated, military/contractor personnel), gender ratio 85 males per 100 females (estimated, skewed male military/contractor personnel), non-English speakers percentage 5%, White 60%, Black 10%, Asian 15%, and Others 15%.
The crime section lists violent crimes per 100k 0 (no reported violent crime, highly controlled environment), property crimes per 100k 0 (no reported property crime), crime index 0, chance of violent crime Extremely low (military jurisdiction), and chance of property crime Extremely low (military jurisdiction).
The weather section lists winter 73°F to 84°F, spring 75°F to 86°F, summer 78°F to 88°F, fall 76°F to 86°F, average rainfall 39 inches, and sunny days percentage 80%.
The housing market section lists median home price N/A (no private homeownership, all housing is government provided), average rent for 2 bedroom N/A, owner occupied rate 0%, rental vacancy rate 0%, home appreciation rate (1yr) N/A, new construction rate N/A, and foreclosure rate N/A.
The healthcare section lists
Wake Island Medical Clinic,
physicians per 1000 1.0 (estimated, limited medical staff),
health insurance coverage 100% (federal/military or contractor insurance required),
health care index 60 (limited services, emergency evacuation required for serious cases),
emergency services Yes for Wake Island Medical Clinic.
The DMV information section lists state Hawaii, department Hawaii Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Safety Office, address 869 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813, phone (808) 692-7650, and website https://hidot.hawaii.gov.