How long is the commute from Fern Forest, HI?
Workers who live in Fern Forest, HI take an average of 49.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
12.3% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 49.1 minutes (±13.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Fern Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | Fern Forest | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±17.6 points) | 68.2% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.3% (±14.6 points) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±11.8 points) | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Fern Forest, 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 Fern Forest, 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 Forest ranks 3 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fern Forest
| Vehicles available | Fern Forest | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±7.4 points) | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±11.6 points) | 31.8% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±11.6 points) | 37.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±11.7 points) | 26.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Fern Forest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hawaii County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fern Forest
| Fern Forest | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±11.8 points) | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±7.4 points) | 95.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.5% (±10.4 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Fern Forest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hawaii County (91.1%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fern Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Forest | — | 49.1 minutes (±13.9) | — |
| Eden Roc | 3.0 mi | 45.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fern Acres | 4.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Mountain View | 5.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Acres | 7.1 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kurtistown | 9.3 mi | 36.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ainaloa | 9.8 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orchidlands Estates | 10.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Keaau | 12 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fern Acres, HI (31.5 minutes), Orchidlands Estates, HI (29.0 minutes), Keaau, HI (29.9 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) |
| 9 | Hawaiian Acres | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 9 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fern Forest 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 Forest
How long is the average commute in Fern Forest?
Workers who live in Fern Forest, HI take an average of 49.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fern Forest without a car?
6.6% of households in Fern Forest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fern Forest?
17.2% (±11.8 points) of workers who live in Fern Forest worked from home, and 78.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Forest CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Forest CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fern Forest 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 Forest CDP, Hawaii (place:07675, 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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