How long is the commute from Bellingham, WA?
Workers who live in Bellingham, WA take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
6.9% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Bellingham get to work
| Means of transportation | Bellingham | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±2.1 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.9% (±1.0 points) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±1.6 points) | 14.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Bellingham, the average commute is lower than in Whatcom County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bellingham, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Whatcom County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Whatcom County, Bellingham ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 407 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bellingham
| Vehicles available | Bellingham | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±2.0 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±2.1 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±1.6 points) | 28.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Bellingham, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Whatcom County (6.4%).
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 Bellingham
| Bellingham | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±1.6 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bellingham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whatcom County (93.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bellingham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | — | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Geneva | 3.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 4.6 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sudden Valley | 6.1 mi | 31.2 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Ferndale | 8.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Everson | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Lynden | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Nooksack | 14 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Birch Bay | 17 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sudden Valley, WA (31.2 minutes), Ferndale, WA (21.6 minutes), Everson, WA (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whatcom County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Birch Bay | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Everson | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Geneva | 23.4 minutes (±12.1) |
| 9 | Ferndale | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Lynden | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Blaine | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Bellingham | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 13 | Marietta-Alderwood | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Whatcom 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 Bellingham
How long is the average commute in Bellingham?
Workers who live in Bellingham, WA take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bellingham without a car?
9.5% of households in Bellingham have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bellingham?
14.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Bellingham worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellingham city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellingham city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellingham city, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bellingham city, Washington (place:05280, in state:53).
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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