At a Glance
Median Income
$49,554
$25,092 per capita
Home Value
$267,400
Zillow: $368,866
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
20.3% smoking rate
How Fern Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fern Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fern Acres a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fern Acres residents earn a median household income of $49,554 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,092. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fern Acres is $267,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,866. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
20.6% of adults in Fern Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fern Acres has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 229.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population1,714
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density252/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,554
Per Capita$25,092
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B+
Home Value$267,400
Rent$1,099
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$368,866
Housing Units748
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain229.1 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,540 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Fern Acres was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.