How long is the commute from Cle Elum, WA?
Workers who live in Cle Elum, WA take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Cle Elum get to work
| Means of transportation | Cle Elum | Kittitas County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±9.1 points) | 70.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±7.3 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±3.8 points) | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±6.0 points) | 13.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Cle Elum, the average commute is not measurably different from Kittitas County (23.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cle Elum, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kittitas County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kittitas County, Cle Elum ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 305 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cle Elum
| Vehicles available | Cle Elum | Kittitas County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±4.3 points) | 4.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±10.2 points) | 26.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±9.4 points) | 36.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±8.1 points) | 32.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Cle Elum, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kittitas County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cle Elum
| Cle Elum | Kittitas County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±6.0 points) | 13.8% (±1.9 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.6 points) | 96.4% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±8.3 points) | 90.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cle Elum, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kittitas County (90.6%).
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 Cle Elum
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| South Cle Elum | 0.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Roslyn | 10 mi | 29.5 minutes (±12.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ellensburg | 23 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Kittitas | 29 mi | 27.6 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Leavenworth | 31 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cashmere | 32 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wenatchee | 34 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| South Wenatchee | 34 mi | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ellensburg, WA (17.5 minutes), Wenatchee, WA (17.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kittitas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roslyn | 29.5 minutes (±12.4) |
| 2 | Kittitas | 27.6 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | South Cle Elum | 23.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | Cle Elum | 23.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | Ellensburg | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Cle Elum
How long is the average commute in Cle Elum?
Workers who live in Cle Elum, WA take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cle Elum without a car?
6.3% of households in Cle Elum have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cle Elum?
10.6% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Cle Elum worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cle Elum city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cle Elum city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cle Elum 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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