How long is the commute from Big Lake, AK?
Workers who live in Big Lake, AK take an average of 42.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Big Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Big Lake | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.8% (±8.0 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.4 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.3% (±2.6 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±8.2 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Big Lake, the average commute is higher than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (34.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Big Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Big Lake ranks 3 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Big Lake
| Vehicles available | Big Lake | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% (±4.7 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±7.0 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±6.7 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Big Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Big Lake
| Big Lake | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±8.2 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Big Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Big Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake | — | 42.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Houston | 9.0 mi | 47.1 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Knik-Fairview | 12 mi | 38.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Point MacKenzie | 12 mi | 41.6 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Lakes | 15 mi | 38.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wasilla | 18 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Tanaina | 20 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| South Lakes | 22 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| North Lakes | 23 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wasilla, AK (29.8 minutes), South Lakes, AK (27.8 minutes), North Lakes, AK (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Matanuska-Susitna Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow | 65.2 minutes (±11.4) |
| 2 | Houston | 47.1 minutes (±8.4) |
| 3 | Big Lake | 42.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Point MacKenzie | 41.6 minutes (±13.1) |
| 5 | Meadow Lakes | 38.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Knik-Fairview | 38.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Tanaina | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Sutton-Alpine | 37.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 9 | Susitna North | 34.9 minutes (±15.6) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Big Lake 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 Big Lake
How long is the average commute in Big Lake?
Workers who live in Big Lake, AK take an average of 42.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Big Lake without a car?
2.5% of households in Big Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Big Lake?
22.0% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Big Lake worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Alaska
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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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