How long is the commute from Birch Bay, WA?
Workers who live in Birch Bay, WA take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Birch Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Birch Bay | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±5.4 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±4.9 points) | 14.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Birch Bay, the average commute is higher than in Whatcom County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Birch Bay, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Whatcom County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whatcom County, Birch Bay ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 242 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Birch Bay
| Vehicles available | Birch Bay | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.4 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±6.5 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±5.9 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±5.2 points) | 28.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Birch Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whatcom County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Birch Bay
| Birch Bay | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±4.9 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.0 points) | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±5.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Birch Bay, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Birch Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Bay | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Blaine | 4.4 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Ferndale | 8.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 13 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Lynden | 13 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Point Roberts | 15 mi | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bellingham | 17 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Everson | 18 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nooksack | 19 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blaine, WA (18.3 minutes), Ferndale, WA (21.6 minutes), Marietta-Alderwood, WA (17.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peaceful Valley | 51.7 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Point Roberts | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) |
| 3 | Sudden Valley | 31.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Nooksack | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sumas | 29.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Whatcom County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay
How long is the average commute in Birch Bay?
Workers who live in Birch Bay, WA take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Birch Bay without a car?
4.5% of households in Birch Bay have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Birch Bay?
15.3% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Birch Bay worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birch Bay CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birch Bay CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birch Bay 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 Birch Bay CDP, Washington (place:06190, in state:53).
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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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