How long is the commute from Enumclaw, WA?
Workers who live in Enumclaw, WA take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Enumclaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Enumclaw | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±5.7 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±4.1 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Enumclaw, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Enumclaw, 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, Enumclaw ranks 12 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 94 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Enumclaw
| Vehicles available | Enumclaw | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±5.0 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±6.9 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±5.5 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw
| Enumclaw | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±4.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.7 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Enumclaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Enumclaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enumclaw | — | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Buckley | 3.1 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Heights | 6.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Prairie | 6.8 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkeson | 7.6 mi | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Black Diamond | 7.9 mi | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ridge | 8.1 mi | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bonney Lake | 8.2 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tapps | 8.8 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilkeson, WA (43.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Lake Holm | 36.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Mirrormont | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 35.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Fairwood (King County) | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vashon | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Covington | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Enumclaw | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Riverbend | 32.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Federal Way | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | East Renton Highlands | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Pacific | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Carnation | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Enumclaw
How long is the average commute in Enumclaw?
Workers who live in Enumclaw, WA take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Enumclaw without a car?
2.1% of households in Enumclaw have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Enumclaw?
13.8% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Enumclaw worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enumclaw city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enumclaw city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Enumclaw 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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