At a Glance
Median Income
$21,546
$19,941 per capita
Home Value
$277,300
Zillow: $286,530
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
67.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.0%
20.3% smoking rate
How Tiki Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tiki Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tiki Gardens a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tiki Gardens residents earn a median household income of $21,546 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,941. 82.4% 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 Tiki Gardens is $277,300 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,530. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.
Education
9.2% of adults in Tiki Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tiki Gardens has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 151.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population362
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density210/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$21,546
Per Capita$19,941
Unemployment
Poverty82.4%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
F
Home Value$277,300
Rent$1,363
Ownership30.7%
Zillow$286,530
Housing Units154
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,851/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain151.2 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation694 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Tiki Gardens was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.7% 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.