How long is the commute from Elk Plain, WA?
Workers who live in Elk Plain, WA take an average of 36.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Elk Plain get to work
| Means of transportation | Elk Plain | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.0% (±4.4 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±2.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Elk Plain, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elk Plain, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Elk Plain ranks 16 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elk Plain
| Vehicles available | Elk Plain | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% (±3.5 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±4.4 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.3% (±5.1 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Elk Plain, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Elk Plain
| Elk Plain | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.0 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±2.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elk Plain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elk Plain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Plain | — | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| South Creek | 3.1 mi | 44.1 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
| Frederickson | 3.5 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Graham | 4.2 mi | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Spanaway | 4.7 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Summit View | 6.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| South Hill | 6.6 mi | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Creek | 7.0 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Parkland | 7.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit View, WA (29.3 minutes), Parkland, WA (30.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Graham, WA (43.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Roy | 41.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Elk Plain | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Prairie Ridge | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Key Center | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Frederickson | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 35.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 22 | Anderson Island | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain
How long is the average commute in Elk Plain?
Workers who live in Elk Plain, WA take an average of 36.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elk Plain without a car?
1.2% of households in Elk Plain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elk Plain?
10.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Elk Plain worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Plain CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Plain CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain CDP, Washington (place:21205, 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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