How long is the commute from Fircrest, WA?
Workers who live in Fircrest, WA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Fircrest get to work
| Means of transportation | Fircrest | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±8.1 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.0 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±6.9 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pierce County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Fircrest ranks 54 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 312 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fircrest
| Vehicles available | Fircrest | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±4.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% (±6.5 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±9.7 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±6.5 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Fircrest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Fircrest
| Fircrest | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±6.9 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±4.1 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fircrest, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fircrest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fircrest | — | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| University Place | 1.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Tacoma | 3.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Wollochet | 4.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 4.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Ruston | 4.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Steilacoom | 5.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 6.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Fox Island | 6.4 mi | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University Place, WA (28.0 minutes), Tacoma, WA (28.8 minutes), Lakewood, WA (29.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 56 | Purdy | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 57 | McChord AFB | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Fort Lewis | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 59 | North Fort Lewis | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 12 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 Fircrest
How long is the average commute in Fircrest?
Workers who live in Fircrest, WA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fircrest without a car?
8.5% of households in Fircrest have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fircrest?
20.5% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Fircrest worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fircrest city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fircrest city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fircrest 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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