How long is the commute from Forks, WA?
Workers who live in Forks, WA take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Forks get to work
| Means of transportation | Forks | Clallam County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±10.1 points) | 70.3% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±7.8 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±6.5 points) | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Forks, the average commute is not measurably different from Clallam County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clallam County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clallam County, Forks ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 432 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forks
| Vehicles available | Forks | Clallam County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±7.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±12.9 points) | 30.7% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±10.3 points) | 38.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±9.3 points) | 25.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Forks, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clallam County (5.6%).
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 Forks
| Forks | Clallam County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±7.8 points) | 13.5% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±4.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±6.7 points) | 92.5% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clallam County (92.5%).
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 Forks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks | — | 16.4 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Port Angeles | 45 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Port Angeles East | 49 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsborg | 57 mi | 22.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bell Hill | 61 mi | 15.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sequim | 61 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Shores | 69 mi | 26.3 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hoquiam | 71 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Aberdeen | 73 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clallam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsborg | 22.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Sequim | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Port Angeles East | 18.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Port Angeles | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Forks | 16.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Bell Hill | 15.5 minutes (±7.8) |
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 Forks
How long is the average commute in Forks?
Workers who live in Forks, WA take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forks without a car?
7.7% of households in Forks have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forks?
12.1% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Forks worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forks city, Washington
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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