How long is the commute from Waianae, HI?
Workers who live in Waianae, HI take an average of 42.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
10.9% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
15.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 10.9%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 15.0%
How people in Waianae get to work
| Means of transportation | Waianae | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±5.2 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±3.9 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.9% (±3.6 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Waianae, 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 Waianae, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Honolulu County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (3.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Honolulu County, Waianae ranks 3 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waianae
| Vehicles available | Waianae | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.0% (±5.5 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±5.3 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±6.1 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±4.2 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Waianae, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Honolulu County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (8.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waianae
| Waianae | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±2.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waianae, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waianae
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waianae | — | 42.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Makaha | 2.5 mi | 47.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Maili | 2.6 mi | 43.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Nanakuli | 4.6 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Schofield Barracks | 8.2 mi | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Mokuleia | 8.8 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Ko Olina | 8.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Waialua | 8.9 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Makakilo | 9.1 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nanakuli, HI (35.3 minutes), Schofield Barracks, HI (10.6 minutes), Mokuleia, HI (35.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Makaha, HI (47.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaha | 47.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Maili | 43.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Waianae | 42.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Kalaeloa | 39.5 minutes (±9.7) |
| 5 | Ewa Beach | 38.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Ocean Pointe | 36.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Kaaawa | 36.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Pupukea | 36.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Mokuleia | 35.8 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waianae 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 Waianae
How long is the average commute in Waianae?
Workers who live in Waianae, HI take an average of 42.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waianae without a car?
15.0% of households in Waianae have no vehicle, and 10.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waianae?
4.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Waianae worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waianae CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waianae CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waianae 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 Waianae CDP, Hawaii (place:74450, 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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