Hilo, HI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
48,223 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,713 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$455,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$449 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,141 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hawaii County
3
Hilo-Kailua Urban Area
3
Hawaii
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hawaii County
5
Hilo-Kailua Urban Area
5
Hawaii
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 9 0 63
Feb 10 0 63
Mar 14 0 64
Apr 12 0 64
May 8 0 66
Jun 8 0 67
Jul 12 0 68
Aug 10 0 69
Sep 10 0 68
Oct 10 0 68
Nov 15 0 66
Dec 13 0 64

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 25% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 23%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, HI State Senate District 1, HI State House District 2, HI
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Schools

Waiakea Intermediate School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Waiakea Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Waiakea High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
E Makaala School
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

University of Hawaii at Hilo
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Hawaii Community College
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Hilo Medical Center
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Kau Hospital
42 miles, SW
North Hawaii Community Hospital
44 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hilo International Airport
3 miles, E • 1 star
Kahului Airport
121 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Daniel K Inouye International Airport
215 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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