How long is the commute from Pearl City, HI?
Workers who live in Pearl City, HI take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Pearl City get to work
| Means of transportation | Pearl City | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±2.3 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±1.8 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Pearl City, the average commute is not measurably different from Honolulu County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pearl City, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Pearl City ranks 40 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pearl City
| Vehicles available | Pearl City | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±2.8 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±3.1 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±2.4 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Pearl City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Honolulu County (9.7%).
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 Pearl City
| Pearl City | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pearl City, 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 Pearl City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl City | — | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Waimalu | 1.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Aiea | 2.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waipio | 2.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Halawa | 3.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Waikele | 3.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waipahu | 3.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Mililani Town | 4.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Royal Kunia | 4.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Halawa, HI (23.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waipahu, HI (32.5 minutes), Mililani Town, HI (29.9 minutes), Royal Kunia, HI (30.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Mililani Mauka | 29.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Waimanalo | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 36 | Heeia | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 37 | Kaneohe | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 38 | Waipio | 27.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 39 | Maunawili | 27.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 40 | Pearl City | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 41 | Waikele | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 42 | Waimalu | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 43 | Aiea | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 44 | Halawa | 23.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 45 | Honolulu | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) |
| 46 | Helemano | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pearl City 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 Pearl City
How long is the average commute in Pearl City?
Workers who live in Pearl City, HI take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pearl City without a car?
7.3% of households in Pearl City have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pearl City?
9.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Pearl City worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearl City CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearl City CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearl City 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 Pearl City CDP, Hawaii (place:62600, 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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