How long is the commute from Ephrata, WA?
Workers who live in Ephrata, WA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Ephrata get to work
| Means of transportation | Ephrata | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±6.6 points) | 73.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.3 points) | 12.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Grant County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Ephrata ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ephrata
| Vehicles available | Ephrata | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±7.1 points) | 23.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±6.2 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.2% (±7.2 points) | 32.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Ephrata, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (5.1%).
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 Ephrata
| Ephrata | Grant County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.2 points) | 9.7% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±5.3 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±1.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ephrata, 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 Ephrata
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata | — | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Lakeview | 4.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Soap Lake | 5.9 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Moses Lake North | 13 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Valley | 15 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 16 mi | 17.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Moses Lake | 18 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson Creek | 21 mi | 40.6 minutes (±17.4) | Higher |
| George | 22 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeview, WA (27.6 minutes), Wilson Creek, WA (40.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lakeview | 27.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Mattawa | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Royal City | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Grant 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 Ephrata
How long is the average commute in Ephrata?
Workers who live in Ephrata, WA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ephrata without a car?
3.0% of households in Ephrata have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ephrata?
5.8% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Ephrata worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ephrata 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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