How long is the commute from Wheeler AFB, HI?
Workers who live in Wheeler AFB, HI take an average of 14.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.4 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Wheeler AFB get to work
| Means of transportation | Wheeler AFB | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±8.7 points) | 63.4% | 65.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±6.6 points) | 13.8% | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | 3.6% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.2% | 9.6% | 15.1% |
In Wheeler AFB, the average commute is lower than in Honolulu County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Hawaii (26.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wheeler AFB, 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, Wheeler AFB ranks 49 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 123 of 125.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wheeler AFB
| Vehicles available | Wheeler AFB | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 9.7% | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% (±10.9 points) | 34.7% | 33.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±10.5 points) | 33.5% | 34.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 22.1% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Wheeler AFB, 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 Wheeler AFB
| Wheeler AFB | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.2% (±0.3 points) | 9.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±1.2 points) | 92.4% (±0.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wheeler AFB, 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 Wheeler AFB
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler AFB | — | 14.4 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Waipio Acres | 1.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Wahiawa | 2.1 mi | 31.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Schofield Barracks | 2.1 mi | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Mililani Town | 2.4 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Whitmore Village | 2.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Mililani Mauka | 2.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Helemano | 4.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Royal Kunia | 4.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schofield Barracks, HI (10.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waipio Acres, HI (30.1 minutes), Wahiawa, HI (31.7 minutes), Mililani Town, HI (29.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Aiea | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 44 | Halawa | 23.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 45 | Honolulu | 21.9 minutes (±0.4) |
| 46 | Helemano | 20.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 47 | Laie | 16.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 48 | Hickam Housing | 14.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 49 | Wheeler AFB | 14.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 50 | Kaneohe Base | 11.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 51 | Schofield Barracks | 10.6 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 9 of 51 places in Honolulu County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wheeler AFB 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 Wheeler AFB
How long is the average commute in Wheeler AFB?
Workers who live in Wheeler AFB, HI take an average of 14.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wheeler AFB without a car?
1.3% of households in Wheeler AFB have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wheeler AFB?
4.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Wheeler AFB worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler AFB CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler AFB CDP, Hawaii
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeler AFB 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 Wheeler AFB CDP, Hawaii (place:80600, 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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