How long is the commute from Desert Aire, WA?
Workers who live in Desert Aire, WA take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
12.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 12.9%
How people in Desert Aire get to work
| Means of transportation | Desert Aire | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±18.1 points) | 73.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.1% (±18.5 points) | 12.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±5.2 points) | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Desert Aire, the average commute is not measurably different from Grant 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 Desert Aire, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Desert Aire ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 390 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Desert Aire
| Vehicles available | Desert Aire | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.9% (±15.4 points) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±13.3 points) | 23.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±17.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±12.8 points) | 32.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Desert Aire, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (5.1%).
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 Desert Aire
| Desert Aire | Grant County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±5.2 points) | 9.7% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.6 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±4.4 points) | 90.8% (±1.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Desert Aire, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grant County (90.8%).
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 Desert Aire
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Aire | — | 18.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Mattawa | 3.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Royal City | 20 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Moxee | 24 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Terrace Heights | 25 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Zillah | 26 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyside | 26 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| George | 27 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 27 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mattawa, WA (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hartline | 24.3 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Cascade Valley | 21.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Soap Lake | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Ephrata | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Moses Lake North | 20.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Coulee City | 20.2 minutes (±9.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Desert Aire | 18.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 (tie) | George | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Moses Lake | 18.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Quincy | 17.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 15 | Warden | 17.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 | Grand Coulee | 15.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 | Electric City | 13.9 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Grant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire
How long is the average commute in Desert Aire?
Workers who live in Desert Aire, WA take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Desert Aire without a car?
12.9% of households in Desert Aire have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Desert Aire?
3.7% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Desert Aire worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Aire CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Aire CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire CDP, Washington (place:17617, in state:53).
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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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