Hilo, HI

Metro area in Hawaii · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.8%

Median Home Value

$554,279

↓ -2.1%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,473/mo

↑ +3.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.4%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+33.8%

Active Listings

1,461

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.7

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.4%

12 Months

↑ +0.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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