How long is the commute from Waipahu, HI?
Workers who live in Waipahu, HI take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.1% of workers drive alone to work.
13.8% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
14.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 13.8%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 14.3%
How people in Waipahu get to work
| Means of transportation | Waipahu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.1% (±3.6 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±2.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.8% (±2.3 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±1.3 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Waipahu, 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 Waipahu, 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, Waipahu ranks 18 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waipahu
| Vehicles available | Waipahu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±3.8 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.8% (±2.7 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±3.3 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Waipahu, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Waipahu
| Waipahu | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±1.3 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±2.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±2.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waipahu, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Honolulu County (92.4%).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waipahu
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waipahu | — | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Waikele | 1.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| West Loch Estate | 1.9 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Kunia | 1.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Waipio | 2.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| East Kapolei | 2.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Villages | 3.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ewa Gentry | 3.6 mi | 35.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Pearl City | 3.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waikele, HI (26.4 minutes), Waipio, HI (27.4 minutes), Pearl City, HI (26.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ewa Gentry, HI (35.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waipahu 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 Waipahu
How long is the average commute in Waipahu?
Workers who live in Waipahu, HI take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waipahu without a car?
14.3% of households in Waipahu have no vehicle, and 13.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waipahu?
5.1% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Waipahu worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waipahu CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waipahu CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waipahu 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 Waipahu CDP, Hawaii (place:79700, 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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