How long is the commute from Blaine, WA?
Workers who live in Blaine, WA take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
22.2% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Blaine get to work
| Means of transportation | Blaine | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±6.7 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.3 points) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.2% (±6.2 points) | 14.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Blaine, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Blaine, 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, Blaine ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 405 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blaine
| Vehicles available | Blaine | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±7.2 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±7.3 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±5.4 points) | 28.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Blaine, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Whatcom County (6.4%).
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 Blaine
| Blaine | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.2% (±6.2 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±5.0 points) | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±5.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blaine, 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 Blaine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | — | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Birch Bay | 4.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Ferndale | 12 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lynden | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Point Roberts | 14 mi | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 16 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Everson | 19 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Nooksack | 20 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Bellingham | 21 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Birch Bay, WA (26.4 minutes), Everson, WA (25.8 minutes), Nooksack, WA (29.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Marietta-Alderwood | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 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 Blaine
How long is the average commute in Blaine?
Workers who live in Blaine, WA take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blaine without a car?
2.6% of households in Blaine have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blaine?
22.2% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Blaine worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine 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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