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By the Numbers


September 24, 2009
16.2 percent
Portion of Hawaii workers who carpool to their jobs, the highest in the nation

26 minutes
Average one-way commute time for Hawaii workers, the 10th longest in the nation

$250 million
Estimated cost of a proposed expansion at the Grand Wailea; the resort wants to add more than 300 units and two new pools, among other amenities

472, 1,637
Number of families and individuals, respectively, on homeless shelter waiting lists statewide

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Pacific Business News, The Maui News, Honolulu Advertiser

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