How long is the commute from Tanaina, AK?
Workers who live in Tanaina, AK take an average of 37.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.9 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Tanaina get to work
| Means of transportation | Tanaina | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±4.5 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.4 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.3% (±2.9 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Tanaina, 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 Tanaina, 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, Tanaina ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tanaina
| Vehicles available | Tanaina | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±4.3 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±4.4 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.8% (±4.7 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Tanaina, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Tanaina
| Tanaina | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±2.7 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Tanaina, 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 Tanaina
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanaina | — | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| North Lakes | 4.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Wasilla | 5.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| South Lakes | 6.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Meadow Lakes | 6.1 mi | 38.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fishhook | 7.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Loop | 9.1 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Gateway | 9.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer | 11 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Lakes, AK (30.3 minutes), Wasilla, AK (29.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow | 65.2 minutes (±11.4) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, ranked from highest to lowest.
Tanaina 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 Tanaina
How long is the average commute in Tanaina?
Workers who live in Tanaina, AK take an average of 37.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tanaina without a car?
0.4% of households in Tanaina have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tanaina?
7.4% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Tanaina worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tanaina CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tanaina CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tanaina CDP, 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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