How long is the commute from Makawao, HI?
Workers who live in Makawao, HI take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Makawao get to work
| Means of transportation | Makawao | Maui County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±6.5 points) | 70.3% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.2 points) | 13.3% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.8% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Makawao, the average commute is higher than in Maui County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Makawao, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Maui County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Maui County, Makawao ranks 6 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 65 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Makawao
| Vehicles available | Makawao | Maui County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.7 points) | 5.4% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±6.7 points) | 29.9% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±6.0 points) | 36.4% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±6.1 points) | 28.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Makawao, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Maui County (5.4%).
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 Makawao
| Makawao | Maui County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.2% (±0.8 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±4.1 points) | 90.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Makawao, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Maui County (90.2%).
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 Makawao
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao | — | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Haliimaile | 1.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pukalani | 1.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Haiku-Pauwela | 5.2 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Paia | 5.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kula | 5.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Keokea | 9.2 mi | 38.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Kihei | 9.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Kahului | 9.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kihei, HI (22.1 minutes), Kahului, HI (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keokea, HI (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Maui County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keokea | 38.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Haiku-Pauwela | 32.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 3 | Paia | 30.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Pukalani | 29.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Kula | 29.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Makawao | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Haliimaile | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Waihee-Waiehu | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Kahului | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Kihei | 22.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Waikapu | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 12 | Lahaina | 20.2 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 12 of 20 places in Maui County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Makawao 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 Makawao
How long is the average commute in Makawao?
Workers who live in Makawao, HI take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Makawao without a car?
4.9% of households in Makawao have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Makawao?
13.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Makawao worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makawao CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makawao CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Makawao 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 Makawao CDP, Hawaii (place:48050, 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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