How long is the commute from Edmonds, WA?
Workers who live in Edmonds, WA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
27.5% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Edmonds get to work
| Means of transportation | Edmonds | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.5% (±2.9 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.5% (±2.9 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Edmonds, the average commute is lower than in Snohomish County (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Edmonds, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Edmonds ranks 49 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Edmonds
| Vehicles available | Edmonds | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±2.7 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±2.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±2.5 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Edmonds, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Snohomish County (4.7%).
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 Edmonds
| Edmonds | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.5% (±2.9 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.6 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Edmonds, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Snohomish County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Edmonds
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | — | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Esperance | 1.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodway | 2.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnwood | 2.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowdale | 3.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreline | 3.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brier | 4.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Alderwood Manor | 4.0 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynnwood, WA (29.9 minutes), Brier, WA (31.3 minutes), Alderwood Manor, WA (33.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 43 (tie) | Eastmont | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Esperance | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 45 | Mountlake Terrace | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 46 | Martha Lake | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | Everett | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 48 (tie) | Clearview | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 48 (tie) | Edmonds | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 | Machias | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 51 | Meadowdale | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 52 | Mukilteo | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 53 | Sunday Lake | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 54 | Woodway | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 55 | Darrington | 24.0 minutes (±7.5) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Snohomish 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 Edmonds
How long is the average commute in Edmonds?
Workers who live in Edmonds, WA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Edmonds without a car?
3.1% of households in Edmonds have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Edmonds?
27.5% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Edmonds worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edmonds city, Washington
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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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