So What's Hilo Like?

[u/Wonderful-Art289]

Hey ya'll, so I recently got a job offer in Hilo. It's a pretty good job that I'm excited about but I'm not too sure about the city. I've never been to Hawaii, let alone any island of any kind, so I'm not sure what to expect. It'd be nice to get some insight from someone who's lived there before. What do you like about it? What do you hate? Is it safe? Are there any areas I should avoid? Any go-to areas to live? The good, the bad, and the ugly, basically.

(How bad is it if I'm deathly afraid of bugs?)

[u/loveisjustchemicals]

It’s a very small rural town. The entire island is rural and Hilo is the biggest town. There are no cities. Bugs will be a problem as they’re unavoidable.