How long is the commute from Bellevue, WA?
Workers who live in Bellevue, WA take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
35.6% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 35.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Bellevue get to work
| Means of transportation | Bellevue | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 45.6% (±1.6 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±0.9 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±0.6 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.6% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Bellevue, the average commute is lower than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bellevue, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Bellevue ranks 52 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bellevue
| Vehicles available | Bellevue | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±1.0 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±1.5 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±1.5 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±1.0 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Bellevue, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bellevue
| Bellevue | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.6% (±1.5 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.3 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bellevue, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bellevue
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | — | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Beaux Arts Village | 2.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clyde Hill | 3.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Mercer Island | 4.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Yarrow Point | 4.4 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Medina | 4.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hunts Point | 4.6 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Newcastle | 4.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Sammamish | 5.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clyde Hill, WA (17.8 minutes), Yarrow Point, WA (18.7 minutes), Hunts Point, WA (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newcastle, WA (27.9 minutes), Sammamish, WA (29.3 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Issaquah | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 47 | Skykomish | 24.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 48 | Tukwila | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 49 | Normandy Park | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 | Boulevard Park | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 51 | Kirkland | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Bellevue | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Mercer Island | 23.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 54 | Redmond | 22.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 55 | Medina | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 56 | Beaux Arts Village | 19.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 57 | Yarrow Point | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 58 | Clyde Hill | 17.8 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 Bellevue
How long is the average commute in Bellevue?
Workers who live in Bellevue, WA take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bellevue without a car?
9.1% of households in Bellevue have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bellevue?
35.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Bellevue worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellevue city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellevue city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellevue city, Washington
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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