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Hilo, HI
Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
48,223
Population
900/sq mi density
$78,713
Median Income
$39,868 per capita
$455,100
Home Value
$541,440 Zillow
$1,347
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,821
Violent Crime/100K
1,945 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,713 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$455,100 home value, $1,347/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,821 violent crimes/100K (379% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$455,100
61% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
16% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
18,656
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$455,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$541,440
Median Sale Price
$600,000
Median List Price
$460,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,433/mo
3 Bedroom
$3,157/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,779/mo
Census median rent:
$1,347/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,859/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
136 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
22.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$451
Active Inventory
116
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $455,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $541,440 |
| Median Sale Price | $600,000 |
| Median List Price | $460,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $451 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,347 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,859 |
| FMR Studio | $1,786 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,859 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,433 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $3,157 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,779 |
Market
| Days on Market | 136 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.4% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 116 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $451 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 18,656 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |