How long is the commute from Palmer, AK?
Workers who live in Palmer, AK take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Palmer get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±2.9 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±2.4 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Palmer, the average commute is lower than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (34.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Matanuska-Susitna Borough (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Palmer ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmer
| Vehicles available | Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.5 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±4.2 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±4.1 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±3.8 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Palmer, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (3.8%).
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 Palmer
| Palmer | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±2.4 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±2.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmer, 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 Palmer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | — | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Farm Loop | 2.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 4.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Butte | 6.0 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| North Lakes | 6.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| South Lakes | 6.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lazy Mountain | 7.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fishhook | 11 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Tanaina | 11 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gateway, AK (34.3 minutes), Butte, AK (34.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Butte | 34.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | North Lakes | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Wasilla | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Lazy Mountain | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Farm Loop | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | South Lakes | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Palmer | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Palmer
How long is the average commute in Palmer?
Workers who live in Palmer, AK take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmer without a car?
8.0% of households in Palmer have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmer?
8.6% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Palmer worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer city, 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 Palmer city, Alaska (place:58660, in state:02).
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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