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Living In Hilo, HI
Hilo, a town in Hawaii, has a population of slightly less than 46,000. Retirees can expect to fit right in, as they account for 19% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 61% of residents own their homes. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,015/month, which is $502/month less than the state average.
Hilo has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 30 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many commuters walk to work.
Compared to the national average (19%), Hilo has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education, as 23% have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Further, 6% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Hilo residents work in one of three industries: education, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of almost $67K, Hilo workers earn around $22,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Hawaii. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.
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All About
Living In Hilo, HI
Hilo, a town in Hawaii, has a population of slightly less than 46,000. Retirees can expect to fit right in, as they account for 19% of the population compared to 14% nationally. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 61% of residents own their homes. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,015/month, which is $502/month less than the state average.
Hilo has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 30 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transportation is not extensively used. Not many commuters walk to work.
Compared to the national average (19%), Hilo has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education, as 23% have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Further, 6% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Hilo residents work in one of three industries: education, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of almost $67K, Hilo workers earn around $22,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Hawaii. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.
Top Scores: Fine Arts, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores
Things to do in Hilo
Fine Arts
Hilo has the right frame of mind for art.
- A high number of fine art centers per resident
- Significantly more fine art centers than average
- 82% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
Bumper sticker city. This place is good for filling up.
- A high number of gas stations per resident
- Significantly more gas stations than average
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
Not bad on the supermarket score. Hilo gets an average rating.
- A high number of grocery stores per resident
- 77% more grocery stores than average
- A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size
Restaurants
An average foodie scene: not too cold and not too hot.
- A high number of restaurants per resident
- Significantly more restaurants than average
- A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size
Coffee
Not too cold, not too hot. An average town for coffee.
- A high number of coffee shops per resident
- Significantly more coffee shops than average
- 54% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size
Nightlife
Nightlife is on the rocks in Hilo.
- Few bars and clubs per resident
- An average number of bars and clubs
- A standard number of bars and clubs compared to areas of a similar size
Parks
There's fresh air to be had here.
- A high number of parks per resident
- Significantly more parks than average
- A standard number of parks compared to areas of a similar size
Retail Shops
The shopping scene here is a size medium.
- A high number of shops per resident
- Significantly more shops than average
- 70% more shops than areas of a similar size
Health and Fitness
Cardio is hale and hardy in Hilo.
- A high number of gyms per resident
- Significantly more gyms than average
- A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size
Pet Services
Who's an ok boy? Hilo doesn't deserve many treats.
- A high number of pet facilities per resident
- Significantly more pet facilities than average
- A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Medical Care
Healthcare in Hilo doesn't tip the scales.
- Few medical facilities per resident
- 88% more medical facilities than average
- A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Childcare
- Few daycares per resident
- An average number of daycares
- A standard number of daycares compared to areas of a similar size
Theaters
- Few theaters per resident
- An average number of theaters
- A standard number of theaters compared to areas of a similar size
Amusement Parks
- Few amusement parks per resident
- An average number of amusement parks
- A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size
Hospitals
- Few hospitals per resident
- An average number of hospitals
- A standard number of hospitals compared to areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
Hilo Demographics
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Average Rent in Hilo
Education
Top Schools in Hilo
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Waiakea Elementary School
Kea'Au Elementary School
Mountain View Elementary School
Hilo Intermediate School
Waiakea Intermediate School
Keaau Middle School
Waiakea High School
Keaau High School
Hilo High School
Getting Around Hilo