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Hilo, HI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jose Cooper

Best areas to explore in Hilo?

First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $78,713 in Hilo. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Violet Evans

Remote worker thinking about Hilo

With a population of 48,223, Hilo is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $78,713 in Hilo. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Isaiah Allen

Starting a business in Hilo?

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a smaller city city with about 48,223 people. Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,347/month for ...

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Andrew Mitchell

Rent in Hilo getting crazy

Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do?

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Isaiah Allen

Is public transit usable in Hilo?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. With a population of 48,223, Hilo is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $455,100, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genui...

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Naomi Baker

Dog-friendly places in Hilo?

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 48,223 people. Let me know your thoughts.

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Aaliyah Flores

Freelancing from Hilo -experience?

So, Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. Household incomes average around $78,713 in Hilo. The median home value here is around $455,100, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $78,713, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Hilo sits at 1,8...

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local_scarlett71

Is public transit usable in Hilo?

First post here. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to.

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Aurora Nelson

Dog-friendly places in Hilo?

Crime rate is something to consider -Hilo sits at 1,821.2 per 100K. Median household income is $78,713, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. It's a a smaller city city with about 48,223 people. The school system varies a lot by neighbo...

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Violet Evans

Unpopular opinion about Hilo

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Isaiah Parker

Is public transit usable in Hilo?

Hi all, Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Median household income is $78,713, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $78,713 in Hilo. Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,347 for rent here. Hones...

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Savannah Roberts

Cost of living reality check -Hilo

OK so Been living here since 2008. The median home value here is around $455,100, which is pretty steep. With a population of 48,223, Hilo is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just sur...

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Chloe Brooks

Is Hilo worth moving to in 2026?

I've been here for 10 years and Median household income is $78,713, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 48,223, Hilo is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aaliyah Flores

Is Hilo good for remote workers?

Hello, Just moved here 8 months ago and The median home value here is around $455,100, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $78,713 in Hilo. Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,347 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

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Wyatt

How is the nightlife in Hilo?

Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,347 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thanks in advance! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes s...

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Aurora Nelson

How much do you pay for rent in Hilo?

Hello, Just moved here 1 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Hilo sits at 1,821.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $455,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,347/month for a decent place. With a population of 48,223, Hilo is a smaller city. Median household incom...

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Chloe Brooks

How is Hilo for outdoor activities?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Hilo sits at 1,821.2 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,347 for rent here. Homes are going for about $455,100 on average. Rent is about $1,347/month for a decent place. The median home value ...

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