Housing Market in Hilo
Hilo's housing market runs above the national median, though this record discloses it as genuinely one of the Big Island's, and Hawaii's, more accessible entry points.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed cross-source spread
Niche cited a median home value of ~$483,000; Redfin cited a median sale price of ~$555,000, up 0.9% year-over-year.
A genuinely not-very-competitive market
Redfin scored Hilo's market competitiveness at 11 out of 100, with most residents owning their homes.
More accessible than Maui and Kona/Kohala
Hilo's prices run notably closer to the national median than this project's Maui records (Kahului, Wailuku, Lahaina) or Kona/Kohala Coast resort markets.
Key takeaways
- Hilo's median home price ran $483,000-$555,000 in 2026, depending on the source.
- The market is genuinely not very competitive -- homes are not selling in a frenzied bidding environment.
- Confirm current, specific listing and closing data directly with a local agent.
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