How long is the commute from Cottage Lake, WA?
Workers who live in Cottage Lake, WA take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
33.8% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Cottage Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Cottage Lake | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±3.9 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.8% (±3.6 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Cottage Lake, the average commute is lower than in 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 Cottage Lake, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Cottage Lake ranks 43 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 254 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cottage Lake
| Vehicles available | Cottage Lake | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.0% (±1.9 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±4.7 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.3% (±4.9 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Cottage Lake, 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 Cottage Lake
| Cottage Lake | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.8% (±3.6 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.5 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cottage Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Cottage Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Lake | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Woodinville | 3.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Maltby | 4.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| High Bridge | 4.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Duvall | 4.9 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Redmond | 5.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 5.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell | 6.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell East | 6.5 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redmond, WA (22.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maltby, WA (28.4 minutes), High Bridge, WA (31.4 minutes), Duvall, WA (31.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Algona | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | North Bend | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 39 | Wilderness Rim | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 40 | Shoreline | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Burien | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Seattle | 26.0 minutes (±0.3) |
| 43 | Cottage Lake | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 44 | Woodinville | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 45 | SeaTac | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 46 | Issaquah | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 47 | Skykomish | 24.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 48 | Tukwila | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 49 | Normandy Park | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cottage Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Cottage Lake
How long is the average commute in Cottage Lake?
Workers who live in Cottage Lake, WA take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cottage Lake without a car?
0.9% of households in Cottage Lake have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cottage Lake?
33.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Cottage Lake worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage Lake CDP, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cottage Lake CDP, Washington (place:14940, in state:53).
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 last updated on .
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