How long is the commute from Pahoa, HI?
Workers who live in Pahoa, HI take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Pahoa get to work
| Means of transportation | Pahoa | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.1% (±10.5 points) | 68.2% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±8.1 points) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.5 points) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Pahoa, the average commute is not measurably different from Hawaii County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pahoa, 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, Pahoa ranks 24 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pahoa
| Vehicles available | Pahoa | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±9.3 points) | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.5% (±11.2 points) | 31.8% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.7% (±15.0 points) | 37.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.5% (±17.3 points) | 26.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Pahoa, 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 Pahoa
| Pahoa | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±5.2 points) | 95.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±6.3 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pahoa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hawaii County (91.1%).
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 Pahoa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahoa | — | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Nanawale Estates | 2.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leilani Estates | 2.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Beaches | 3.5 mi | 42.8 minutes (±18.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ainaloa | 3.6 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orchidlands Estates | 6.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 6.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Acres | 7.2 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Fern Acres | 8.7 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hawaiian Acres, HI (36.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fern Acres | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Kaloko | 31.3 minutes (±13.7) |
| 20 | Kealakekua | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 21 | Kapaau | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 22 | Keaau | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 23 | Orchidlands Estates | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 24 | Pahoa | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 25 | Leilani Estates | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 26 | Waimea (Hawaii County) | 27.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | Captain Cook | 26.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 28 | Waikoloa Village | 26.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 | Papaikou | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 30 | Honalo | 25.5 minutes (±9.2) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pahoa 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 Pahoa
How long is the average commute in Pahoa?
Workers who live in Pahoa, HI take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pahoa without a car?
8.3% of households in Pahoa have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pahoa?
1.0% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Pahoa worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahoa 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 Pahoa CDP, Hawaii (place:59900, 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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