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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 136 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hilo is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hilo is $548,367.
The median income in Hilo is $81,779.
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 | 136 | 163 | 100 |
| Services | 125 | 124 | 100 |
| Groceries | 117 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 162 | 253 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 123 | 100 |
| Transportation | 131 | 132 | 100 |
| Utilities | 125 | 128 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Hilo, HI Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Hilo
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 50,404. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50,404 | 4.5% |
| 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
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Hilo is:
14.3% White with 7,214 White residents.
0.7% African American with 376 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 23 American Indian residents.
34.2% Asian with 17,232 Asian residents.
12.7% Hawaiian with 6,414 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 290 Other residents.
26.4% Two Or More with 13,325 Two Or More residents.
11.0% Hispanic with 5,530 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14.3% | 20.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 34.2% | 36.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 12.7% | 9.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 26.4% | 21.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 9.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hilo
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Hilo is 52.3% female with 26,347 female residents.
Hilo is 47.7% male with 24,057 male residents.
| Gender | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hilo for adults over 25
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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.
17.0% of adults in Hilo completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Hilo completed associate's degree.
22.0% 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% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| 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
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9.0% of households in Hilo earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Hilo earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Hilo earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Hilo earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Hilo earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Hilo earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Hilo earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Hilo earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Hilo earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.0% of households in Hilo earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hilo | HI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 13.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 19.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.0% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
