How long is the commute from Discovery Harbour, HI?
Workers who live in Discovery Harbour, HI take an average of 55.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 55.3 minutes (±11.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Discovery Harbour get to work
| Means of transportation | Discovery Harbour | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±10.4 points) | 68.2% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±9.5 points) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±5.5 points) | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Discovery Harbour, the average commute is higher than in Hawaii County (27.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Discovery Harbour, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hawaii County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hawaii County, Discovery Harbour ranks 2 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Discovery Harbour
| Vehicles available | Discovery Harbour | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±10.3 points) | 31.8% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±9.9 points) | 37.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±9.0 points) | 26.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Discovery Harbour, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hawaii County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (8.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Discovery Harbour
| Discovery Harbour | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±5.5 points) | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±4.7 points) | 95.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±6.2 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Discovery Harbour, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hawaii County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Discovery Harbour
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Harbour | — | 55.3 minutes (±11.5) | — |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 10 mi | 66.1 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pahala | 15 mi | 45.7 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 33 mi | 32.3 minutes (±8.3) | Lower |
| Captain Cook | 36 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| Kealakekua | 38 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Honalo | 41 mi | 25.5 minutes (±9.2) | Lower |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 43 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Fern Forest | 43 mi | 49.1 minutes (±13.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI (32.3 minutes), Captain Cook, HI (26.6 minutes), Kealakekua, HI (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hawaii County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaiian Ocean View | 66.1 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Discovery Harbour | 55.3 minutes (±11.5) |
| 3 | Fern Forest | 49.1 minutes (±13.9) |
| 4 | Pahala | 45.7 minutes (±12.0) |
| 5 | Eden Roc | 45.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Hawaiian Beaches | 42.8 minutes (±18.6) |
| 7 | Mountain View | 40.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 8 | Kurtistown | 36.8 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 8 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Discovery Harbour is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Discovery Harbour
How long is the average commute in Discovery Harbour?
Workers who live in Discovery Harbour, HI take an average of 55.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Discovery Harbour without a car?
1.9% of households in Discovery Harbour have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Discovery Harbour?
6.0% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Discovery Harbour worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Harbour CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Harbour CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Harbour CDP, Hawaii
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Discovery Harbour CDP, Hawaii (place:05900, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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