How long is the commute from Papaikou, HI?
Workers who live in Papaikou, HI take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Papaikou get to work
| Means of transportation | Papaikou | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.9% (±11.0 points) | 68.2% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 29.8% (±11.0 points) | 14.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.7 points) | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 12.1% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Papaikou, 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 Papaikou, 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, Papaikou ranks 29 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Papaikou
| Vehicles available | Papaikou | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±3.4 points) | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% (±10.2 points) | 31.8% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% (±10.0 points) | 37.1% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 59.3% (±11.1 points) | 26.3% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Papaikou, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hawaii County (4.8%).
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 Papaikou
| Papaikou | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 12.1% (±1.1 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±7.0 points) | 95.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±6.0 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Papaikou, 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 Papaikou
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papaikou | — | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Pepeekeo | 2.9 mi | 35.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hilo | 7.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Keaau | 12 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kurtistown | 14 mi | 36.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 16 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Orchidlands Estates | 17 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Acres | 18 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Mountain View | 19 mi | 40.0 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hilo, HI (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kurtistown, HI (36.8 minutes), Hawaiian Acres, HI (36.2 minutes), Mountain View, HI (40.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 31 | Kahaluu-Keauhou | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 32 | Holualoa | 24.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 33 | Kaiminani | 20.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 34 (tie) | Hilo | 20.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 (tie) | Kailua (Hawaii County) | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Hawaii County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Papaikou 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 Papaikou
How long is the average commute in Papaikou?
Workers who live in Papaikou, HI take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Papaikou without a car?
2.7% of households in Papaikou have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Papaikou?
2.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Papaikou worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Papaikou CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Papaikou CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Papaikou 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 Papaikou CDP, Hawaii (place:61550, 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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