How long is the commute from Whitefish, MT?
Workers who live in Whitefish, MT take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
24.4% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Whitefish get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitefish | Flathead County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.2% (±7.5 points) | 71.5% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | 7.7% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±3.9 points) | 2.8% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.4% (±6.2 points) | 15.8% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Whitefish, the average commute is lower than in Flathead County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitefish, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Flathead County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Flathead County, Whitefish ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitefish
| Vehicles available | Whitefish | Flathead County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±4.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±5.5 points) | 26.0% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±5.3 points) | 40.4% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±5.4 points) | 29.4% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Whitefish, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Flathead County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Whitefish
| Whitefish | Flathead County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.4% (±6.2 points) | 15.8% (±1.5 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.9 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±4.1 points) | 91.2% (±1.3 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitefish, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Flathead County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitefish
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish | — | 16.6 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Columbia Falls | 8.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Evergreen | 15 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kalispell | 15 mi | 14.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 25 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bigfork | 28 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Marion | 29 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Lakeside | 29 mi | 29.8 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka | 44 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Columbia Falls, MT (19.8 minutes), Bigfork, MT (21.3 minutes), Marion, MT (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Flathead County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Lakeside | 29.8 minutes (±13.1) |
| 3 | Bigfork | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Somers | 21.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Columbia Falls | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Evergreen | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Whitefish | 16.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Kalispell | 14.9 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Whitefish
How long is the average commute in Whitefish?
Workers who live in Whitefish, MT take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitefish without a car?
9.1% of households in Whitefish have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitefish?
24.4% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Whitefish worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish city, Montana
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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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