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Hilo, HI 96720
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$534,500median sale price
The median home sale price in Hilo, HI is $534,500, down 7.7% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 108 days with 114 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market. (Source: Redfin monthly MLS data, as of May 2026 — the most recent Redfin release; Redfin publishes each month's data on a ~6-week lag.)
Hilo, HI is currently a buyer's market, based on 7.1 months of supply and homes selling in about 108 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
16
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
108
Average pace
Active listings
114
7.1 months supply
Sale-to-list
96.7%
Below asking
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $534,500 |
| Median list price | $722,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -7.7% |
| Average days on market | 108 days |
| Active inventory | 114 listings |
| Months of supply | 7.1 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 96.7% |
| Median price per sq ft | $384/sq ft |
| Homes sold (latest month) | 16 |
| New listings (latest month) | 18 |
| Listings with a price cut | 19.3% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
How the Hilo, HI market breaks down across single-family homes, condos, and townhouses.
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $534,500 | $405/sq ft | 12 | 89 days |
| Condo / Co-op | $159,000 | $241/sq ft | 1 | 515 days |
| Townhouse | $410,000 | $389/sq ft | 1 | 57 days |
Source: Redfin · Updated monthly
The Hilo housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $534,500. Prices have fallen 7.7% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 108 days on market, indicating 7.1 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x provides context for how home values compare to local earning capacity.
There are currently 114 homes listed for sale in Hilo, Hawaii. The median listing price is $723K. Featured listings range from $195,000 to $1,100,000.

Hilo, HI 96720
Tawny Bergman · Jade Dream Properties, LLC

Hilo, HI 96720
Coldwell Banker Realty

Hilo, HI 96720
Denise Nakanishi · Real Broker

Hilo, HI 96720
Jake Moran · Hilo Brokers Ltd

Hilo, HI 96720
Denise Nakanishi · Real Broker

Hilo, HI 96720
Julie Hugo · Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i

Hilo, HI 96720
Sophia Chun · Ginoza Realty Inc

Hilo, HI 96720
Rochelle Augustin Beck · KW Big Island

Hilo, HI 96720
Lance Miyasato · Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii

Hilo, HI 96720
Cynthia Harrison · Aloha Sotheby's Intl Realty - Hawai'i

Hilo, HI 96720
Naomi Watts · HomeSmart Island Homes

Hilo, HI 96720
Terry Schoneberg · Sunrise Properties LLC
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Active listings
114
Homes on market
Median list price
$723K
Avg. days on market
108
Days until sale
New this week
18
Newly listed
Population
48,223
Median income
$78,713/yr
Median age
42.6 years
Owner-occupied
65.5%
College grads
34.0%
Avg commute
20.1 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS
Zillow home value
$561,904
Zillow rent index
$2,095/mo
Price-to-rent ratio
22.3x
Price-to-income
7.1x
Source: Zillow Research
Hilo is a community of approximately 48K residents with a median age of 42.6 years.The median household income is $78,713, which reflects a relatively affluent area with strong earning potential. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, showing a mixed educational demographic.
Homeownership rates are at 65.5%, reflecting strong community stability and long-term resident commitment. The average commute time is 20.1 minutes, which makes this an excellent choice for those seeking short commutes to employment centers.Overall, Hilo offers a balanced lifestyle with accessible home values relative to local income levels.
16 schools tracked · 7,991 students
The largest public schools serving Hilo, HI by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Waiakea High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,217 students
Hilo High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,192 students
Waiakea Intermediate School
Grades 6-8 · 854 students
Waiakea Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 725 students
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 672 students
Hilo Intermediate School
Grades 7-8 · 486 students
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 465 students
Hilo Union Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 446 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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For investors evaluating Hilo, the price-to-rent ratio of 22.3x indicates higher purchase prices relative to rental income, typical of appreciation-focused markets. The market has softened 7.7% year-over-year, potentially creating entry opportunities for strategic buyers.Use our rent vs. buy calculator to analyze whether owning or renting makes more financial sense based on Hilo's current market conditions and your specific situation. Estimate your monthly payment with the mortgage calculator using Hilo's median home price.
The median home sale price in Hilo is $534,500, down 7.7% from last year.
Homes typically spend 108 days on market before going under contract.
The median household income is $78,713 per year.
With 7.1 months of supply, Hilo is currently a buyer's market.
There are currently 114 homes listed for sale in Hilo, HI.
The Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Hilo is $561,904, representing the typical home value in the area.
The median condo/co-op sale price in Hilo, HI is $159,000, compared to $534,500 for a single-family home, based on the latest Redfin data.
The median single-family home price in Hilo, HI is $534,500 (about $405 per square foot).
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