How long is the commute from Big Lake, WA?
Workers who live in Big Lake, WA take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Big Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Big Lake | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±10.0 points) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±9.6 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Big Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Skagit County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Big Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Skagit County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Skagit County, Big Lake ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 176 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Big Lake
| Vehicles available | Big Lake | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.5 points) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±9.9 points) | 24.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±10.7 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±9.9 points) | 34.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Big Lake, 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 Big Lake
| Big Lake | Skagit County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±6.1 points) | 12.2% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±4.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Big Lake, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Big Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake | — | 29.1 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Mount Vernon | 3.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 3.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 6.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sedro-Woolley | 8.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ketchum | 9.0 mi | 38.5 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bryant | 11 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Stanwood | 11 mi | 37.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| La Conner | 12 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Vernon, WA (22.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stanwood, WA (37.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concrete | 43.6 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Lyman | 32.6 minutes (±6.8) |
| 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) |
Big Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Big Lake
How long is the average commute in Big Lake?
Workers who live in Big Lake, WA take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Big Lake without a car?
2.1% of households in Big Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Big Lake?
9.8% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Big Lake worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Lake CDP, 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 Big Lake CDP, Washington (place:06050, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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