How long is the commute from Benton City, WA?
Workers who live in Benton City, WA take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Benton City get to work
| Means of transportation | Benton City | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±8.9 points) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±9.2 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±6.6 points) | 12.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Benton City, the average commute is higher than in Benton County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Benton City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Benton City ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 213 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benton City
| Vehicles available | Benton City | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±7.6 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±12.1 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±12.0 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±11.8 points) | 30.7% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Benton City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benton County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Benton City
| Benton City | Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±6.6 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±7.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±8.3 points) | 92.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benton City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (92.2%).
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 Benton City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton City | — | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| West Richland | 5.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 9.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| West Pasco | 14 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prosser | 14 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Kennewick | 15 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Pasco | 17 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Grandview | 21 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Finley | 22 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, WA (20.4 minutes), Prosser, WA (20.6 minutes), Kennewick, WA (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Benton City | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | West Richland | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Kennewick | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Prosser | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Richland | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Benton City
How long is the average commute in Benton City?
Workers who live in Benton City, WA take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benton City without a car?
8.1% of households in Benton City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benton City?
9.0% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Benton City worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton City city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton City city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton City 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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