How long is the commute from Ellensburg, WA?
Workers who live in Ellensburg, WA take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
8.9% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Ellensburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellensburg | Kittitas County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±4.0 points) | 70.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±2.3 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.9% (±2.3 points) | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±2.3 points) | 13.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Ellensburg, the average commute is lower than in Kittitas County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellensburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kittitas County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kittitas County, Ellensburg ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellensburg
| Vehicles available | Ellensburg | Kittitas County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±2.4 points) | 4.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±4.5 points) | 26.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±4.5 points) | 36.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±3.4 points) | 32.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Ellensburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kittitas County (4.4%).
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 Ellensburg
| Ellensburg | Kittitas County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±2.3 points) | 13.8% (±1.9 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±2.0 points) | 96.4% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellensburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kittitas County (90.6%).
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 Ellensburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Kittitas | 6.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Naches | 20 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tieton | 23 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Cle Elum | 23 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cle Elum | 23 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Gleed | 24 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Selah | 24 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Terrace Heights | 28 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cle Elum, WA (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kittitas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roslyn | 29.5 minutes (±12.4) |
| 2 | Kittitas | 27.6 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | South Cle Elum | 23.8 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | Cle Elum | 23.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | Ellensburg | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Ellensburg
How long is the average commute in Ellensburg?
Workers who live in Ellensburg, WA take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellensburg without a car?
7.8% of households in Ellensburg have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellensburg?
10.2% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Ellensburg worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellensburg city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellensburg city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellensburg 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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