How long is the commute from Kalaheo, HI?
Workers who live in Kalaheo, HI take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Kalaheo get to work
| Means of transportation | Kalaheo | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±7.0 points) | 72.0% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±6.0 points) | 14.4% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±2.9 points) | 2.5% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±5.2 points) | 8.6% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Kalaheo, the average commute is not measurably different from Kauai County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kalaheo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kauai County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kauai County, Kalaheo ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kalaheo
| Vehicles available | Kalaheo | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±5.0 points) | 4.0% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±9.2 points) | 25.9% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±9.5 points) | 35.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.7% (±9.5 points) | 35.0% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Kalaheo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kauai County (4.0%).
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 Kalaheo
| Kalaheo | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±5.2 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.3 points) | 94.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Kalaheo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kauai County (94.3%).
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 Kalaheo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaheo | — | 23.4 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Lawai | 1.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Omao | 2.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Koloa | 3.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eleele | 4.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hanapepe | 4.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Poipu | 4.5 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Kaumakani | 7.0 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Puhi | 8.7 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawai, HI (19.3 minutes), Poipu, HI (16.7 minutes), Puhi, HI (16.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kauai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anahola | 29.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Hanapepe | 27.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Kapaa | 26.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Kekaha | 26.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Omao | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Eleele | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Kalaheo | 23.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Wailua | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Wailua Homesteads | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Kilauea | 22.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Waimea (Kauai County) | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Koloa | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Kaumakani | 19.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kauai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo
How long is the average commute in Kalaheo?
Workers who live in Kalaheo, HI take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kalaheo without a car?
6.0% of households in Kalaheo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kalaheo?
9.4% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Kalaheo worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalaheo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalaheo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalaheo 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 Kalaheo CDP, Hawaii (place:24950, 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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