How long is the commute from Waimanalo, HI?
Workers who live in Waimanalo, HI take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Waimanalo get to work
| Means of transportation | Waimanalo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±5.8 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±5.0 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±2.1 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Waimanalo, 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 Waimanalo, 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, Waimanalo ranks 35 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waimanalo
| Vehicles available | Waimanalo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±7.8 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±9.7 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.6% (±10.9 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Waimanalo, 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
| Waimanalo | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±1.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waimanalo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Honolulu County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waimanalo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo | — | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Waimanalo Beach | 2.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Maunawili | 3.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Honolulu | 3.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kailua (Honolulu County) | 3.8 mi | 29.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneohe | 6.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneohe Base | 7.3 mi | 11.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Honolulu | 7.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Heeia | 7.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kaneohe Base, HI (11.3 minutes), Honolulu, HI (21.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waimanalo Beach, HI (33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Ahuimanu | 29.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Mililani Town | 29.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Kahuku | 29.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 32 | Haleiwa | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 33 | Kailua (Honolulu County) | 29.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waimanalo 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
How long is the average commute in Waimanalo?
Workers who live in Waimanalo, HI take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waimanalo without a car?
1.6% of households in Waimanalo have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waimanalo?
9.7% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Waimanalo worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waimanalo 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 CDP, Hawaii (place:78050, 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 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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