How long is the commute from Unalakleet, AK?
Workers who live in Unalakleet, AK take an average of 4.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
37.1% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
39.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 4.8 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 39.3%
How people in Unalakleet get to work
| Means of transportation | Unalakleet | Nome Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 26.7% (±8.2 points) | 29.7% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±4.3 points) | 10.5% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 37.1% (±8.6 points) | 33.2% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 22.8% (±8.0 points) | 21.8% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±5.7 points) | 4.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Unalakleet, the average commute is lower than in Nome Census Area (6.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Unalakleet, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nome Census Area (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Nome Census Area, Unalakleet ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Unalakleet
| Vehicles available | Unalakleet | Nome Census Area | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 39.3% (±7.7 points) | 55.9% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±8.2 points) | 24.4% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.2% (±7.2 points) | 12.9% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 6.9% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Unalakleet, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Nome Census Area (55.9%).
It is also higher than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Unalakleet
| Unalakleet | Nome Census Area | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±5.7 points) | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.6 points) | 96.4% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±4.9 points) | 88.2% (±1.9 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Unalakleet, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nome Census Area (88.2%).
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 Unalakleet
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unalakleet | — | 4.8 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Shaktoolik | 34 mi | 3.2 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| St. Michael | 51 mi | 5.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stebbins | 53 mi | 4.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elim | 67 mi | 3.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Kaltag | 67 mi | 6.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grayling | 72 mi | 4.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Koyuk | 73 mi | 3.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Anvik | 89 mi | 8.5 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shaktoolik, AK (3.2 minutes), Elim, AK (3.4 minutes), Koyuk, AK (3.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nome Census Area, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savoonga | 7.9 minutes (±0.4) |
| 2 | Nome | 6.4 minutes (±0.6) |
| 3 | Teller | 6.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Wales | 5.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | St. Michael | 5.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Stebbins | 4.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Unalakleet | 4.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Brevig Mission | 4.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Golovin | 4.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Shishmaref | 4.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 11 | White Mountain | 3.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Elim | 3.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Gambell | 3.4 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Nome Census Area, 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 Unalakleet
How long is the average commute in Unalakleet?
Workers who live in Unalakleet, AK take an average of 4.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Unalakleet without a car?
39.3% of households in Unalakleet have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Unalakleet?
5.9% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Unalakleet worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unalakleet city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unalakleet city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Unalakleet 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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