Hilo, HI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Hilo, Hawaii Summary
Life in Hilo research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hilo over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hilo:
The population in Hilo is 48,223.
The median home value in Hilo is $535,324.
The median income in Hilo is $78,713.
The cost of living in Hilo is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Hilo is $1,347.
The unemployment rate in Hilo is 7.2%.
The poverty rate in Hilo is 14.1%.
The average high in Hilo is 80.9° and the average low is 66.8°.
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Hilo, HI Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Hilo summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hilo. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Hawaii. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hilo is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hilo is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hilo is $535,324.
The median income in Hilo is $78,713.
Hilo's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hilo Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hilo | Hawaii | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 171 | 100 | |
| Services | 132 | 128 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 158 | 135 | 100 | |
| Health | 131 | 126 | 100 | |
| Housing | 166 | 249 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 149 | 144 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 208 | 181 | 100 | |
Hilo, HI Weather
The average high in Hilo is 80.9° and the average low is 66.8°.
There are 188.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 126.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hilo |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 66.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 188.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 126.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Hilo
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-22 04:52:06.738004
I get why it's ranked #3 on this list but what doesn't show is the ridiculously high cost of living and the constant nickel and dime taxation by the Hawaii government. Opportunity isn't very abundant and the state suffers from some serious nepotism. It's who you know. I've lived here for 40+ years and am fed up with how far behind Hawaii is. I will always love my home but it's a struggle for middle class families.
Lots of drug use and the police shortage has made once safe places very dangerous. Homelessness is a big problem as well.
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Hilo Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hilo
The current population in Hilo is 48,223. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48,223 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 47,627 | 2.3% |
| 2021 | 46,559 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 45,248 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 45,056 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 46,284 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 45,703 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 45,579 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 45,380 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 44,549 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 44,486 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 45,158 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 46,594 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 48,795 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hilo
Hilo is:
15.6% White with 7,528 White residents.
0.8% African American with 388 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 25 American Indian residents.
31.5% Asian with 15,171 Asian residents.
13.1% Hawaiian with 6,317 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 245 Other residents.
27.1% Two Or More with 13,057 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 5,492 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.6% | 21.1% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 31.5% | 36.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 13.1% | 9.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 27.1% | 20.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 9.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Hilo
Hilo is 52.3% female with 25,225 female residents.
Hilo is 47.7% male with 22,998 male residents.
| Gender | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hilo for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Hilo completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Hilo completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Hilo completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Hilo completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Hilo completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Hilo completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Hilo completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Hilo completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hilo completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hilo, Hawaii
7.3% of households in Hilo earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Hilo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Hilo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Hilo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Hilo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Hilo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Hilo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Hilo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Hilo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.2% of households in Hilo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 13.7% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 19.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.2% | 17.5% | 12.6% |
