Best Places to Live in Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Hilo is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hilo jobs have decreased by 0.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Hilo's cost of living is 25.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Hilo's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

January, February and December are the most pleasant months in Hilo, while August and September are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Hawaii county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 66.9% to 30.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Hilo's population is 46,559 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 6.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Hilo is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.3%.

SCHOOLS

Hilo public schools spend $12,557 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Hilo. More Education

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Housing Market in Hilo

It's a good time to buy in Hilo. Home Appreciation is up 18.3% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Hilo is .

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