How long is the commute from Wahiawa, HI?
Workers who live in Wahiawa, HI take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Wahiawa get to work
| Means of transportation | Wahiawa | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±4.9 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±4.0 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Wahiawa, 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 Wahiawa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Honolulu County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Hawaii (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Wahiawa ranks 22 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wahiawa
| Vehicles available | Wahiawa | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±2.4 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±5.3 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±5.8 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±2.8 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Wahiawa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Wahiawa
| Wahiawa | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.4 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±2.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±2.2 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wahiawa, 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 Wahiawa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahiawa | — | 31.7 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Whitmore Village | 1.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeler AFB | 2.1 mi | 14.4 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Waipio Acres | 2.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mililani Mauka | 2.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Helemano | 2.5 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Schofield Barracks | 2.9 mi | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Mililani Town | 3.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Waipio | 6.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheeler AFB, HI (14.4 minutes), Mililani Mauka, HI (29.0 minutes), Helemano, HI (20.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 23 | Kapolei | 31.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 (tie) | East Honolulu | 30.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Ewa Villages | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Royal Kunia | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 | Whitmore Village | 30.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 28 | Waipio Acres | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa
How long is the average commute in Wahiawa?
Workers who live in Wahiawa, HI take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wahiawa without a car?
9.2% of households in Wahiawa have no vehicle, and 5.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wahiawa?
6.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Wahiawa worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahiawa CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahiawa CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wahiawa 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 Wahiawa CDP, Hawaii (place:72650, 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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