How long is the commute from South Lakes, AK?
Workers who live in South Lakes, AK take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in South Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | South Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±5.8 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±4.5 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In South Lakes, 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 South Lakes, 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, South Lakes ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Lakes
| Vehicles available | South Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±5.8 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±6.8 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.1% (±6.6 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In South Lakes, 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 South Lakes
| South Lakes | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.1 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±2.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In South Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lakes | — | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| North Lakes | 2.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 3.4 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Wasilla | 4.8 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tanaina | 6.1 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Farm Loop | 6.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer | 6.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fishhook | 10.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Meadow Lakes | 10 mi | 38.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gateway, AK (34.3 minutes), Tanaina, AK (37.9 minutes), Fishhook, AK (34.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Gateway | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 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 8 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Lakes 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 South Lakes
How long is the average commute in South Lakes?
Workers who live in South Lakes, AK take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Lakes without a car?
2.0% of households in South Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Lakes?
7.4% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in South Lakes worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lakes CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lakes CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Lakes 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 last updated on .
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