How long is the commute from Sutton-Alpine, AK?
Workers who live in Sutton-Alpine, AK take an average of 37.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.0 minutes (±8.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sutton-Alpine get to work
| Means of transportation | Sutton-Alpine | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±12.5 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±7.3 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±8.0 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±4.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±5.0 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Sutton-Alpine, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Sutton-Alpine, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Sutton-Alpine ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sutton-Alpine
| Vehicles available | Sutton-Alpine | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±9.3 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% (±9.2 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.2% (±10.5 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Sutton-Alpine, 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 Sutton-Alpine
| Sutton-Alpine | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±5.0 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±6.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Sutton-Alpine, 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 Sutton-Alpine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-Alpine | — | 37.0 minutes (±8.7) | — |
| Lazy Mountain | 6.0 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Loop | 12 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer | 13 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Fishhook | 13 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Butte | 15 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gateway | 17 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakes | 17 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| South Lakes | 18 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmer, AK (26.8 minutes), South Lakes, AK (27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 10 | Fishhook | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sutton-Alpine 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 Sutton-Alpine
How long is the average commute in Sutton-Alpine?
Workers who live in Sutton-Alpine, AK take an average of 37.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sutton-Alpine without a car?
0.0% of households in Sutton-Alpine have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sutton-Alpine?
6.4% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Sutton-Alpine worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton-Alpine CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton-Alpine CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton-Alpine CDP, 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 Sutton-Alpine CDP, Alaska (place:74525, 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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Figures last updated on .
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