How long is the commute from Makaha, HI?
Workers who live in Makaha, HI take an average of 47.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% of workers drive alone to work.
11.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
19.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 47.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 11.7%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 19.6%
How people in Makaha get to work
| Means of transportation | Makaha | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.5% (±7.0 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.5% (±5.3 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.7% (±5.2 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Makaha, 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 Makaha, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Honolulu County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Makaha ranks 1 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Makaha
| Vehicles available | Makaha | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.6% (±7.4 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±7.0 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.4% (±4.4 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±3.2 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Makaha, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Honolulu County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (8.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Makaha
| Makaha | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±6.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±6.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Makaha, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Honolulu County (92.4%).
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 Makaha
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makaha | — | 47.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Waianae | 2.5 mi | 42.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Maili | 4.5 mi | 43.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Nanakuli | 6.7 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Mokuleia | 8.2 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Waialua | 9.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Schofield Barracks | 10 mi | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Ko Olina | 11 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Makakilo | 11 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waianae, HI (42.2 minutes), Nanakuli, HI (35.3 minutes), Mokuleia, HI (35.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaha | 47.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Maili | 43.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Waianae | 42.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Kalaeloa | 39.5 minutes (±9.7) |
| 5 | Ewa Beach | 38.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Ocean Pointe | 36.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Kaaawa | 36.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Makaha 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 Makaha
How long is the average commute in Makaha?
Workers who live in Makaha, HI take an average of 47.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Makaha without a car?
19.6% of households in Makaha have no vehicle, and 11.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Makaha?
11.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Makaha worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makaha CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makaha CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makaha 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 Makaha CDP, Hawaii (place:47450, 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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