How long is the commute from Chelan, WA?
Workers who live in Chelan, WA take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
14.0% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Chelan get to work
| Means of transportation | Chelan | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.9% (±12.3 points) | 72.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±9.2 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.0% (±7.8 points) | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±6.3 points) | 9.6% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Chelan, the average commute is lower than in Chelan County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chelan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chelan County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chelan County, Chelan ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chelan
| Vehicles available | Chelan | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±8.5 points) | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±9.0 points) | 38.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±7.9 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Chelan, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chelan County (5.8%).
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 Chelan
| Chelan | Chelan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±6.3 points) | 9.6% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.7 points) | 96.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±4.0 points) | 90.7% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chelan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chelan County (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chelan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan | — | 13.8 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Manson | 7.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Waterville | 14 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Entiat | 15 mi | 33.4 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Pateros | 15 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Mansfield | 18 mi | 18.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 19 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Brewster | 21 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyslope | 28 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waterville, WA (32.7 minutes), Entiat, WA (33.4 minutes), Pateros, WA (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chelan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | South Wenatchee | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) |
| 3 | Leavenworth | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Cashmere | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Manson | 20.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Sunnyslope | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Wenatchee | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Chelan | 13.8 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Chelan 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 Chelan
How long is the average commute in Chelan?
Workers who live in Chelan, WA take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chelan without a car?
1.4% of households in Chelan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chelan?
10.4% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Chelan worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelan city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelan city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelan 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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