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Hilo, Hawaii houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hilo, HI (Hawaii County) — Census median home value $455,100, county listing prices down about 9.3% over the past year. Market data for Hilo houses and the broader area.
Hilo, HI is in Hawaii County, Hawaii — this guide covers houses in Hilo and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 48,223, with a median household income of $78,713. Census data puts Hilo houses at a median value of $455,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Hawaii County's current median listing price runs $616,750, down about 9.3% over the past year.
Market overview
Hilo housing market
Hilo is in Hawaii County, Hawaii. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hilo and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$455,100
Population (Census ACS)
48,223
Median household income
$78,713
County price trend (2025)
6.11% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hilo market snapshot
Population
48,223
Median Household Income
$78,713
Median Home Value (city)
$455,100
Median Listing Price (Hawaii County)
$616,750
Median Gross Rent
$1,347/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-9.3%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hilo's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $455,100. Separately, Hawaii County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $616,750. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Hawaii County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hilo has an estimated population of 48,223 and a median household income of $78,713, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hilo's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Hilo FAQ
What are houses worth in Hilo, HI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hilo at $455,100. Hawaii County's current median listing price runs $616,750, down about 9.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Hilo, HI?
For owner-occupied houses in Hilo, Census ACS data shows a median value of $455,100. Active listing prices in Hawaii County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hilo, HI?
Hilo houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Hawaii County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hilo, HI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hilo's population at approximately 48,223.
What's the median rent in Hilo, HI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hilo at approximately $1,347 per month.
What is the median household income in Hilo, HI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hilo at approximately $78,713.
Is the Hilo housing market growing?
Hawaii County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.11% annual change in 2025.
Is Hilo, HI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hilo's median home value at about 5.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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