How long is the commute from Makakilo, HI?
Workers who live in Makakilo, HI take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Makakilo get to work
| Means of transportation | Makakilo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±4.0 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.7% (±3.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±2.0 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Makakilo, 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 Makakilo, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Makakilo ranks 16 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 33 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Makakilo
| Vehicles available | Makakilo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% (±4.0 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±4.4 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.0% (±4.1 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Makakilo, 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 Makakilo
| Makakilo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±2.0 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Makakilo, 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 Makakilo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makakilo | — | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Kapolei | 1.6 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Kapolei | 2.6 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ko Olina | 2.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Villages | 3.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kalaeloa | 3.3 mi | 39.5 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Loch Estate | 3.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Gentry | 3.9 mi | 35.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Kunia | 4.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Wahiawa | 31.7 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Makakilo 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 Makakilo
How long is the average commute in Makakilo?
Workers who live in Makakilo, HI take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Makakilo without a car?
0.9% of households in Makakilo have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Makakilo?
10.7% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Makakilo worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makakilo 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 Makakilo CDP, Hawaii (place:47600, 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 last updated on .
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