How long is the commute from Wasilla, AK?
Workers who live in Wasilla, AK take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
14.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 14.3%
How people in Wasilla get to work
| Means of transportation | Wasilla | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±5.2 points) | 71.0% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±3.5 points) | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±3.2 points) | 11.7% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Wasilla, 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 higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wasilla, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 17 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wasilla
| Vehicles available | Wasilla | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% (±4.1 points) | 3.8% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±4.5 points) | 24.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±5.2 points) | 36.1% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±4.7 points) | 35.3% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Wasilla, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Matanuska-Susitna Borough (3.8%).
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 Wasilla
| Wasilla | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±3.2 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±2.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.2 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Wasilla, 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 Wasilla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasilla | — | 29.8 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| South Lakes | 4.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tanaina | 5.4 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| North Lakes | 5.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Lakes | 6.3 mi | 38.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Knik-Fairview | 7.4 mi | 38.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Gateway | 7.9 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Loop | 11 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Houston | 11 mi | 47.1 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tanaina, AK (37.9 minutes), Meadow Lakes, AK (38.7 minutes), Knik-Fairview, AK (38.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 11 of 18 places in Matanuska-Susitna 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 Wasilla
How long is the average commute in Wasilla?
Workers who live in Wasilla, AK take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wasilla without a car?
14.3% of households in Wasilla have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wasilla?
8.3% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Wasilla worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasilla city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasilla city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wasilla 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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