How long is the commute from Fern Acres, HI?
Workers who live in Fern Acres, HI take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Fern Acres get to work
| Means of transportation | Fern Acres | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.7% (±11.1 points) | 68.2% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 31.7% (±10.3 points) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±4.1 points) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Fern Acres, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Fern Acres, 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, Fern Acres ranks 18 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fern Acres
| Vehicles available | Fern Acres | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±8.9 points) | 31.8% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±11.1 points) | 37.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±9.7 points) | 26.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Fern Acres, 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 Fern Acres
| Fern Acres | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±4.0 points) | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±5.1 points) | 95.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±5.3 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Fern Acres, 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 Fern Acres
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Acres | — | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Eden Roc | 1.6 mi | 45.1 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Hawaiian Acres | 2.5 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fern Forest | 4.6 mi | 49.1 minutes (±13.9) | Higher |
| Orchidlands Estates | 5.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kurtistown | 5.4 mi | 36.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ainaloa | 5.6 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 7.1 mi | 40.0 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Keaau | 8.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eden Roc, HI (45.1 minutes), Fern Forest, HI (49.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Hawi | 35.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Ainaloa | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 14 | Halaula | 33.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 15 | Honokaa | 33.3 minutes (±8.3) |
| 16 | Hawaiian Paradise Park | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 17 | Honaunau-Napoopoo | 32.3 minutes (±8.3) |
| 18 | Fern Acres | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Kaloko | 31.3 minutes (±13.7) |
| 20 | Kealakekua | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 21 | Kapaau | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 22 | Keaau | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 23 | Orchidlands Estates | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 24 | Pahoa | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fern Acres 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 Fern Acres
How long is the average commute in Fern Acres?
Workers who live in Fern Acres, HI take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fern Acres without a car?
1.6% of households in Fern Acres have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fern Acres?
3.7% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Fern Acres worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Acres CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Acres CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Acres 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 Fern Acres CDP, Hawaii (place:07542, in state:15).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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