How long is the commute from Fairwood (King County), WA?
Workers who live in Fairwood (King County), WA take an average of 33.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
26.5% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Fairwood (King County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairwood (King County) | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.8% (±3.7 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±2.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.5% (±3.7 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Fairwood (King County), 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 Fairwood (King County), 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, Fairwood (King County) ranks 9 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 86 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairwood (King County)
| Vehicles available | Fairwood (King County) | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±4.5 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±3.9 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Fairwood (King County), 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 Fairwood (King County)
| Fairwood (King County) | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.5% (±3.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.6 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairwood (King County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairwood (King County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood (King County) | — | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 2.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| East Renton Highlands | 3.2 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Renton | 3.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Shadow Lake | 4.1 mi | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kent | 5.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.6 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Covington | 5.9 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 5.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA (29.5 minutes), Renton, WA (29.7 minutes), Kent, WA (30.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Black Diamond | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Maple Valley | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Hobart | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairwood (King County) 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 Fairwood (King County)
How long is the average commute in Fairwood (King County)?
Workers who live in Fairwood (King County), WA take an average of 33.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairwood (King County) without a car?
4.0% of households in Fairwood (King County) have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairwood (King County)?
26.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Fairwood (King County) worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP (King County), 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 Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington (place:23160, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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