How long is the commute from Bonney Lake, WA?
Workers who live in Bonney Lake, WA take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Bonney Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Bonney Lake | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±4.4 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±3.2 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Bonney Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bonney Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Bonney Lake ranks 31 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 112 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bonney Lake
| Vehicles available | Bonney Lake | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% (±3.4 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±4.4 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.0% (±4.0 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Bonney Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Bonney Lake
| Bonney Lake | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±3.2 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.4 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bonney Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bonney Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonney Lake | — | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Lake Tapps | 2.2 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Alderton | 3.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 3.9 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ridge | 4.0 mi | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Prairie Heights | 4.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 5.4 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 5.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tehaleh | 5.8 mi | 46.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Tapps, WA (36.5 minutes), Prairie Ridge, WA (36.4 minutes), Tehaleh, WA (46.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | South Hill | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Maplewood | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Clover Creek | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Buckley | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 33 | Prairie Heights | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 | Waller | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Parkland | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Bonney Lake
How long is the average commute in Bonney Lake?
Workers who live in Bonney Lake, WA take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bonney Lake without a car?
3.4% of households in Bonney Lake have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bonney Lake?
15.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Bonney Lake worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bonney Lake city, Washington
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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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