Hilo, HI

Living in Hilo

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 35
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 8
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Schools 40
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Residents

45k Population -3.7k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian32%
Black1%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial29%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian9%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector56%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$329k Median Home Value +$8.5k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$921 Median Monthly Rent +$198 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hilo

United States45
Hawaii34
Hawaii County31

Property Crime in Hilo

United States48
Hawaii67
Hawaii County60

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump22%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 64 10 0
Feb 64 11 0
Mar 65 15 0
Apr 65 13 0
May 67 9 0
Jun 68 9 0
Jul 69 13 0
Aug 70 11 0
Sep 69 11 0
Oct 69 11 0
Nov 67 16 0
Dec 65 14 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hilo

Inland Flooding76
Hurricane Force Winds3
Tsunami3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hilo, HI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hilo, HI

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E Makaala School
1 miles, N
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St Joseph School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Hilo, HI

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Hilo, HI

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Hilo Medical Center
3 miles, NW
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Hale Ho'ola Hamakua
37 miles, NW
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Kau Hospital
42 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Hilo, HI

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Kahului Airport
121 miles, NW
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