City profile
Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI
Hawaii County · Population 13,203
Hawaiian Paradise Park is a town in Hawaii County, HI with about 13,203 residents and a typical home value near $457,000. It is 11 miles from Hilo, HI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
71°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
120
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$457,100
Typical monthly housing
$2,586
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
161
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.27%
- State income tax (top)
- 11%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 4.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Volcanic activity, Earthquake, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
71 mi to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 35% Republican
Community
Population
13,203
Black population
1.3%
County
Hawaii County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving HI than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire, hurricanes
Highlights
- About 13,203 residents
- Typical home value about $457,000
- 11 miles from Hilo, HI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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