How long is the commute from Algona, WA?
Workers who live in Algona, WA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Algona get to work
| Means of transportation | Algona | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±12.6 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±5.5 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.4% (±8.9 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±3.0 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Algona, the average commute is not measurably different from King County (27.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Algona, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Algona ranks 37 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Algona
| Vehicles available | Algona | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±10.1 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.3% (±8.1 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 51.8% (±11.7 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Algona, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is also lower than in Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Algona
| Algona | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±3.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.5 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±13.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Algona, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Algona
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona | — | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Pacific | 1.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 1.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 2.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 3.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 3.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 3.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland North | 4.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Federal Way | 4.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Kenmore | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Ames Lake | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 33 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 34 | Lake Forest Park | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Newcastle | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 36 | Bothell | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 (tie) | Algona | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | North Bend | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 39 | Wilderness Rim | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 40 | Shoreline | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Burien | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Seattle | 26.0 minutes (±0.3) |
| 43 | Cottage Lake | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, 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 Algona
How long is the average commute in Algona?
Workers who live in Algona, WA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Algona without a car?
3.9% of households in Algona have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Algona?
5.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Algona worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algona city, Washington
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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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