How long is the commute from East Kapolei, HI?
Workers who live in East Kapolei, HI take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in East Kapolei get to work
| Means of transportation | East Kapolei | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±8.4 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.9% (±6.8 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.6 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In East Kapolei, the average commute is higher than in Honolulu County (26.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Kapolei, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Honolulu County (4.9%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, East Kapolei ranks 15 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Kapolei
| Vehicles available | East Kapolei | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±10.3 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.7% (±11.1 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±8.1 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In East Kapolei, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Honolulu County (9.7%).
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 East Kapolei
| East Kapolei | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±1.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In East Kapolei, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Honolulu County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Kapolei
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Kapolei | — | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| West Loch Estate | 1.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Villages | 1.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Gentry | 2.2 mi | 35.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kapolei | 2.4 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Waipahu | 2.4 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Makakilo | 2.6 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Kunia | 3.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Waikele | 3.5 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waikele, HI (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Honolulu County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Mokuleia | 35.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Iroquois Point | 35.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Ewa Gentry | 35.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Nanakuli | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Hauula | 33.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Waimanalo Beach | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | East Kapolei | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 16 | Makakilo | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 (tie) | Ko Olina | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Waipahu | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 19 | Waialua | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 | Kahaluu | 32.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 21 | West Loch Estate | 31.9 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Kapolei 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 East Kapolei
How long is the average commute in East Kapolei?
Workers who live in East Kapolei, HI take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Kapolei without a car?
1.7% of households in East Kapolei have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Kapolei?
5.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in East Kapolei worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Kapolei CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Kapolei CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Kapolei 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 East Kapolei CDP, Hawaii (place:06300, 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 last updated on .
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