How long is the commute from Soldotna, AK?
Workers who live in Soldotna, AK take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Soldotna get to work
| Means of transportation | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.9% (±8.6 points) | 65.9% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 24.4% (±7.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±3.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±4.0 points) | 5.4% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±4.0 points) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±3.9 points) | 10.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Soldotna, the average commute is lower than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Soldotna, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenai Peninsula Borough, Soldotna ranks 13 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Soldotna
| Vehicles available | Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±5.3 points) | 4.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±7.2 points) | 29.9% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±7.5 points) | 36.9% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±5.8 points) | 28.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Soldotna, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kenai Peninsula Borough (4.9%).
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 Soldotna
| Soldotna | Kenai Peninsula Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±3.9 points) | 10.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±5.1 points) | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Soldotna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenai Peninsula Borough (89.3%).
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 Soldotna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldotna | — | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Ridgeway | 3.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Kalifornsky | 5.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Kenai | 7.1 mi | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Funny River | 9.5 mi | 40.0 minutes (±19.6) | Higher |
| Sterling | 9.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Salamatof | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Cohoe | 17 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Nikiski | 17 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ridgeway, AK (21.9 minutes), Kalifornsky, AK (24.0 minutes), Funny River, AK (40.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenai Peninsula Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Anchor Point | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Diamond Ridge | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Ridgeway | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Fritz Creek | 21.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Kenai | 15.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Kachemak | 13.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Soldotna | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Seward | 12.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 15 | Homer | 12.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Bear Creek | 11.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | Seldovia | 4.6 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Kenai Peninsula 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 Soldotna
How long is the average commute in Soldotna?
Workers who live in Soldotna, AK take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Soldotna without a car?
11.6% of households in Soldotna have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Soldotna?
4.8% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Soldotna worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Soldotna city, Alaska
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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 last updated on .
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