How long is the commute from Carnation, WA?
Workers who live in Carnation, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
27.6% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Carnation get to work
| Means of transportation | Carnation | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.6% (±7.1 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±4.0 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.6% (±7.1 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Carnation, the average commute is not measurably different from King County (27.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carnation, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Carnation ranks 18 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carnation
| Vehicles available | Carnation | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.8 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.1% (±4.6 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±8.3 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±7.2 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Carnation, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Carnation
| Carnation | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.6% (±7.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.9 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±2.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carnation, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carnation
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnation | — | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Ames Lake | 2.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 3.6 mi | 35.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fall City | 5.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 6.3 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Snoqualmie | 7.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Duvall | 7.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sammamish | 7.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Issaquah | 9.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Issaquah, WA (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Enumclaw | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Riverbend | 32.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Federal Way | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | East Renton Highlands | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Pacific | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Carnation | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Duvall | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Des Moines | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Auburn | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Fall City | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Carnation
How long is the average commute in Carnation?
Workers who live in Carnation, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carnation without a car?
2.8% of households in Carnation have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carnation?
27.6% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Carnation worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnation city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnation city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnation 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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Figures last updated on .
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