Crime
Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.
Employment
Higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates are seen in this area. The result is a high score in the employment category.
Ratings
Based on recent surveys and polls, locals gave high marks in the walkability to local amenities, safety, public transit, friendliness of neighbors and overall sense of community in the area.
Amenities
The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.
Commute
A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.
Cost Of Living
Living in this region comes with a high cost of living, translating to elevated costs for homes, goods and services, groceries, utilities, health care and transportation.
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| Statistic | Poipu | Hawaii | National |
| Average one way commute | 17min | 27min | 26min |
| Workers who drive to work | 63.0% | 66.6% | 76.4% |
| Workers who carpool | 4.9% | 14.1% | 9.3% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 6.7% | 5.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Workers who walk | 5.8% | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Working from home | 21.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
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