How long is the commute from Juneau, AK?
Workers who live in Juneau, AK take an average of 15.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Juneau get to work
| Means of transportation | Juneau | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±3.3 points) | 63.9% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±2.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±1.9 points) | 13.0% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Juneau, the average commute is not measurably different from Juneau City and Borough (15.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Juneau, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Juneau City and Borough (2.3%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Juneau
| Vehicles available | Juneau | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±3.1 points) | 33.0% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±3.5 points) | 37.7% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±2.7 points) | 19.8% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Juneau, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Juneau City and Borough (9.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (9.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Juneau
| Juneau | Juneau City and Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±1.9 points) | 13.0% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.3% (±1.5 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Juneau, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Juneau City and Borough (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Juneau
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | — | 15.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Hoonah | 49 mi | 7.4 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Tenakee Springs | 53 mi | 6.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Gustavus | 56 mi | 25.3 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Angoon | 65 mi | 16.4 minutes (±14.5) | Not measurably different |
| Haines | 77 mi | 12.7 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pelican | 80 mi | 6.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Skagway | 85 mi | 4.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Sitka | 93 mi | 13.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoonah, AK (7.4 minutes), Tenakee Springs, AK (6.5 minutes), Pelican, AK (6.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gustavus, AK (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Juneau
How long is the average commute in Juneau?
Workers who live in Juneau, AK take an average of 15.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Juneau without a car?
9.5% of households in Juneau have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Juneau?
13.0% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Juneau worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Juneau city and borough, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Juneau city and borough, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Juneau city and borough, Alaska
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 Juneau city and borough, Alaska (place:36400, in state:02).
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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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