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Violet Evans moving

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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Hannah Price
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Austin about 12 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- Close to major attractions

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough

Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.

Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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Aurora R.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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