How long is the commute from Fife, WA?
Workers who live in Fife, WA take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Fife get to work
| Means of transportation | Fife | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±3.8 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±2.2 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Fife, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fife, 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, Fife ranks 49 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 233 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fife
| Vehicles available | Fife | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±4.5 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±4.7 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.3 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Fife, 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 Fife
| Fife | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±2.2 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fife, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fife
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife | — | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Fife Heights | 2.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 2.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 2.1 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Edgewood | 3.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 4.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 4.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 4.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Puyallup | 4.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waller, WA (31.5 minutes), Puyallup, WA (31.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | McMillin | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 44 | Tacoma | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Wauna | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 46 | Edgewood | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | University Place | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 | Steilacoom | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 49 | Fife | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Summit | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 51 | Fife Heights | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 | DuPont | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 53 | Wollochet | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 54 | Fircrest | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 55 | Rosedale | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Fife
How long is the average commute in Fife?
Workers who live in Fife, WA take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fife without a car?
3.0% of households in Fife have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fife?
11.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Fife worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fife city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fife city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fife 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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