Section 9 vs South Kohala

Hilo, HI Neighborhood Comparison

Section 9's median sale price is $1.7M, about $550k (48%) more than South Kohala's $1.1M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Section 9
$1.7M median
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Neighborhood B
South Kohala
$1.1M median
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Section 9
Metric
South Kohala
$1.7M
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Median Price
$1.1M
Section 9
Median Price
100%
South Kohala
Median Price
68%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Section 9 or South Kohala more expensive?

Section 9 has a median home price of $1.7M and South Kohala is $1.1M. South Kohala is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Section 9 or South Kohala?

Section 9 has no school rating on file and South Kohala rates None/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Section 9 has no Walk Score on file. South Kohala has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.