How long is the commute from College Place, WA?
Workers who live in College Place, WA take an average of 13.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
14.3% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.2 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in College Place get to work
| Means of transportation | College Place | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±6.4 points) | 70.1% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.3% (±4.7 points) | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±3.9 points) | 11.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In College Place, the average commute is lower than in Walla Walla County (15.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In College Place, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walla Walla County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walla Walla County, College Place ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 457 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in College Place
| Vehicles available | College Place | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±7.7 points) | 31.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±6.6 points) | 31.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±4.7 points) | 30.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In College Place, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walla Walla County (6.2%).
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 College Place
| College Place | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±3.9 points) | 11.5% (±1.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.0 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.9 points) | 89.1% (±1.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In College Place, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Walla Walla County (89.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near College Place
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Place | — | 13.2 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Garrett | 1.3 mi | 11.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walla Walla | 3.2 mi | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Walla Walla East | 4.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Umapine | 6.9 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Milton-Freewater | 7.4 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Weston | 16 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Athena | 16 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Prescott | 18 mi | 39.0 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Umapine, OR (18.8 minutes), Milton-Freewater, OR (17.2 minutes), Weston, OR (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walla Walla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott | 39.0 minutes (±10.8) |
| 2 | Burbank | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Waitsburg | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Walla Walla East | 16.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | College Place | 13.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Walla Walla | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Garrett | 11.1 minutes (±3.1) |
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 College Place
How long is the average commute in College Place?
Workers who live in College Place, WA take an average of 13.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in College Place without a car?
5.4% of households in College Place have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in College Place?
11.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in College Place worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Place city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Place city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Place 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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