Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (24) F
Teapresso Bar
Coffee Shop
Sweet Cane Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Hawaiian Breeze
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Just Cruisin Coffee
Coffee Shop
Liquid Life
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Big Island Pearl Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Boba
Coffee Shop
Liko Lehua
Coffee Shop
Paul's Place
Coffee Shop
Abundant Life Cafe
Coffee Shop
Moonstruck Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Paradise Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Paradise Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Surf Break Cafe
Coffee Shop
Nector Cafe
Coffee Shop
Conscious Culture Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bear's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Makani’s Magic Pineapple Shack
Coffee Shop
Sippin Siren
Coffee Shop
The Isles Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (21) F
Regal Prince Kuhio Stadium 9
Cinema
Hawaii Japanese Center
Museum
Wailoa Center
Museum
Wong Stadium
Stadium
Lyman House Memorial Museum
Museum
Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Lyman Museum
Museum
Dreams of Paradise
Art Gallery
Palace Theater
Theatre Arts
Extreme Exposure
Art Gallery
Old Police Station
Theatre Arts
Hawaiʻi Contemporary
Museum
Pacific Tsunami Museum
Museum
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
Aquarium
Kenyan K. Beale Community Robotics Center
Museum
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
Zoo
Kaūmana Caves County Park
Attraction
Boiling Pots
Attraction
Food and Drink (66) F
Hilo Grinds
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Sicchiano’s Pizzaria
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Zippy's
Fast Food
Yum Yum BBQ
Fast Food
Pizza Ala Slice
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast Food
Ola Brew
Bar
Hot Dog on a Stick
Fast Food
Cinnabon
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Maui Tacos
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Big Island Top Dog
Fast Food
Arirang Korean Chicken
Fast Food
Hawaii Shrimp Company
Fast Food
Kalbi Express
Fast Food
Yogurtland
Sweets
Fitness (8) F
Hawaii First Community Resource Center
Community Centre
Balancing Monkey Yoga
Gym
B.J. Penn
Gym
Hot Yoga Hilo
Gym
Hilo Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Spencer's Gym
Gym
Yoga Centered
Gym
Groceries (17) F
Sack ‘n Save
Grocery Store
KTA Super Stores
Grocery Store
Star Bakery Inc. & Coffee Shope
Bakery
Lanky's Pasteries & Bread
Bakery
Island Naturals Market and Deli
Grocery Store
Kilauea Market
Grocery Store
Healthways
Health Food
George’s Meat Market
Butcher
Short and Sweet
Bakery
Sack 'n Save
Grocery Store
KTA Super Stores
Grocery Store
Abundant Life Natural Foods
Health Food
Moonstruck Patisserie
Bakery
Poke Market
Seafood
Suisan Fish Market
Seafood
The Locavore Shop
Health Food
Big Island Beef Jerky
Butcher
Parks (61) F
Lokahi Park
Park
Ainaola Park
Park
Hale Kanilehua
Park
Machado Acres Park
Park
Mohouli Park
Park
Waiakea Waena Playground
Park
Ahualani Park
Park
Panaewa Park
Park
Keikiland Park
Park
Wailoa River State Recreation Area
Park
Dr. Ruth E. Oda Playground
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Hilo Bayfront Park
Park
Gilbert Carvalho Park
Park
Kalakaua Park
Park
Kaipalaoa Park
Park
Waiakea Uka Park
Park
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
Park
Clem Akina Park
Park
Pana‘ewa Recreational Complex
Park
Kaumana Lani Neighborhood Park
Park
Kuhio Kalanianaole Park
Park
Reeds Bay Beach Park
Park
Malama Park
Park
Wailuku River State Park
Park
Shops (134) D-
Ohana Foods
Convenience Store
nomnom Express
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
nomnom
Convenience Store
Kai Store
Convenience Store
A Cut Above
Hairdresser
Texaco
Convenience Store
Aloha Petroleum
Convenience Store
Kagimoto’s
Convenience Store
Eyecare Hawaii
Optician
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Nail Tech
Beauty
Sum Leung
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Minit Stop
Convenience Store
Big Island Optical
Optician
Marcy’s Variety Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Bobby Lyn’s Boutique
Clothing
Jin Ju Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Tram's Day Spa
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Diva's Boutique
Clothing
Yi Qin's Gifts
Gift Shop
TJ Maxx
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Hilo.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hilo is 155/100 - which is 11% lower than Hawaii.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime D-

Hilo crime rates are 3,794 per 100k, which is 41% higher than Hawaii
Property Crime
3,428 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
366 crimes per 100k C-
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employment B-

The median income in Hilo is $65,727 - which is 9% lower than Hawaii.
Med. Household Income
$65,727 C
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Kawili Dentist
Dentist
Ohana Endodontics
Dentist
Brenda M.K. Camacho, M.D.
Doctor
Bay Clinic Dental Center
Dentist
Keiki Dental Group
Dentist
Hawaii Vision Surgical Suites
Doctor
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Hilo Police Station
Police
Safeway
Pharmacy
Pacific Sleep Tech
Doctor
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Island Urology
Doctor
Retina Institute of Hawaii
Clinic
Longs Drugs
Pharmacy
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Shima Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hawaii Police Department
Police
Hilo Medical Center
Hospital
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B+

Hilo home prices are $341,500 - which is 37% lower than Hawaii
Home Price
$341,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Hilo graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Hawaii
School Test Scores
46% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (14) D-
Waiakea Elementary School
Waiakea Intermediate School
E Makaala School
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
St Joseph School
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Haili Christian School
Hilo Union Elementary School
Connections - New Century Pcs
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Kaumana Elementary School
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Keaukaha Elementary School
Haaheo Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Waiakea High School
St Joseph School
Hilo High School
Connections - New Century Pcs
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
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ratings C+

Hilo has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes D+
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Up and Coming City? In the Middle of the Pacific 3.5 rating By Ghalko ( Jul 25, 2013) Hilo is an okay town. When people think of paradise they think of Hawaii, or vice-versa. Usually they are thinking Waikiki Beach, Kona side, or parts of Maui. Those places don't get 120+ inches of rain a year, so make sure you don't bring anything to Hawaii that you want to stay ...Read More in pristine condition.

What Hilo isn't: a vibrant city with tons of events, shopping, and other entertainment. There are cultural events i.e. Local culture, Western and Eastern, but you have to keep in touch via paper to find out about them. I am not a browsing shopper, so there are a few stores here that might satisfy but if you need something go to Amazon or some other online retailer, if you get free shipping you will be skipping the extra 50% mark-up that products receive here. And restaurants close around 9 pm if you are lucky, earlier if you aren't. Ken's Pancake house is open 24/7 except one Tuesday a month if you need it.

What Hilo is: A small sleepy town growing up from being a sugar plantation center to something of a tourist base. Through the last five years even it has gotten a bit better, or my standards have dropped. While the town itself is not really a tourist destination there is Volcano National Park about 30 minutes out of town, and the Telescopes on Mauna Kea. As well as a few beaches... not the pristine white ones! Black sand and rocky beaches abound on this side of the island with a few good snorkeling spots. And you can watch whales from approximately December to March.

Oh and did I mention it rains quite a bit? Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hilo? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lokahi Park
      Ainaola Park
      Hale Kanilehua
      Machado Acres Park
      Mohouli Park
      Waiakea Waena Playground
      Ahualani Park
      Panaewa Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Prince Kuhio Stadium 9
      Hawaii Japanese Center
      Wailoa Center
      Wong Stadium
      Lyman House Memorial Museum
      Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium
      Lyman Museum
      Dreams of Paradise

      Food & Drink

      Hilo Grinds
      Pizza Hut Delivery
      Sicchiano’s Pizzaria
      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Baskin-Robbins
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hilo? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Hilo.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hilo? The cost of living in Hilo is 155/100 - which is 11% lower than Hawaii.
      Hilo
      155

      55% more expensive than average

      Hawaii
      173

      73% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hilo? Hilo crime rates are 3,794, which are 41% higher than Hawaii
      Total Crime
      3,794 per 100k people

      63% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      63% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Hilo? The median income in Hilo is $65,727 which is 9% lower than Hawaii.
      Median household income
      $65,72719% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,2465% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Hilo a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hilo Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Longs Drugs
      Safeway
      Longs Drugs
      Longs Drugs
      Shima Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Pacific Sleep Tech
      Island Urology
      Hawaii Vision Surgical Suites
      Brenda M.K. Camacho, M.D.

      B+ Housing

      What are Hilo home prices? Hilo home prices are $341,500 - which is 37% lower than Hawaii
      Median home value
      $341,50085% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09816% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Hilo have good schools? The Hilo graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Hawaii
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      46%

      5% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Hilo a good place to live? Hilo has an overall rating of 66% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      9 total surveys

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