How long is the commute from Waimanalo Beach, HI?
Workers who live in Waimanalo Beach, HI take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Waimanalo Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Waimanalo Beach | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±4.3 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±3.4 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Waimanalo Beach, 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 Waimanalo Beach, 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, Waimanalo Beach ranks 14 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waimanalo Beach
| Vehicles available | Waimanalo Beach | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.4 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±4.4 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±4.8 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.3% (±5.9 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Waimanalo Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Honolulu County (9.7%).
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 Waimanalo Beach
| Waimanalo Beach | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±3.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±3.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waimanalo Beach, 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 Waimanalo Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo Beach | — | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Waimanalo | 2.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| East Honolulu | 3.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | 5.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Maunawili | 5.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Kaneohe | 8.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Kaneohe Base | 8.8 mi | 11.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Honolulu | 9.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Heeia | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waimanalo, HI (29.0 minutes), East Honolulu, HI (30.9 minutes), Kailua (Honolulu County), HI (29.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pupukea | 36.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Mokuleia | 35.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Iroquois Point | 35.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Ewa Gentry | 35.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Nanakuli | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Hauula | 33.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Waimanalo Beach | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | East Kapolei | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waimanalo Beach 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 Waimanalo Beach
How long is the average commute in Waimanalo Beach?
Workers who live in Waimanalo Beach, HI take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waimanalo Beach without a car?
5.2% of households in Waimanalo Beach have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waimanalo Beach?
5.6% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Waimanalo Beach worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo Beach CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo Beach CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo Beach 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 Waimanalo Beach CDP, Hawaii (place:78200, 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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