How long is the commute from Anacortes, WA?
Workers who live in Anacortes, WA take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Anacortes get to work
| Means of transportation | Anacortes | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±1.9 points) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±1.5 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±1.5 points) | 12.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Anacortes, the average commute is lower than in Skagit County (26.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Anacortes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Skagit County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Skagit County, Anacortes ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 303 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Anacortes
| Vehicles available | Anacortes | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±1.5 points) | 24.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±1.8 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±1.8 points) | 34.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Anacortes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Skagit County (3.9%).
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 Anacortes
| Anacortes | Skagit County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±1.5 points) | 12.2% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±0.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Anacortes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Skagit County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Anacortes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anacortes | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| La Conner | 8.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whidbey Island Station | 9.7 mi | 6.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Oak Harbor | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Burlington | 14 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 15 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 18 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sedro-Woolley | 18 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Friday Harbor | 18 mi | 9.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whidbey Island Station, WA (6.5 minutes), Oak Harbor, WA (18.4 minutes), Friday Harbor, WA (9.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sedro-Woolley, WA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Skagit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sedro-Woolley | 30.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Big Lake | 29.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | La Conner | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Hamilton | 25.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 8 | Burlington | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Anacortes | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Mount Vernon | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Skagit 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 Anacortes
How long is the average commute in Anacortes?
Workers who live in Anacortes, WA take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Anacortes without a car?
4.6% of households in Anacortes have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Anacortes?
16.0% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Anacortes worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anacortes city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anacortes city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anacortes 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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