Hilo is a city in Hawaii state in USA with a population of 45248 residents.. The poverty rate of Hilo is 17%, which is 21% higher than national average. The typical household in Hilo earns $65727 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 39.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Hilo, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Hilo remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Hilo, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Hilo is 147, which is 47% higher than national average. Median home value in Hilo is $341500 , which is 49% higher than national average. While median income in Hilo remained $65727, which is 3% lower than national average.