How long is the commute from Fox Island, WA?
Workers who live in Fox Island, WA take an average of 38.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
24.9% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.6 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Fox Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Fox Island | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±8.0 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.9% (±6.9 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Fox Island, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fox Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Fox Island ranks 13 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 40 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fox Island
| Vehicles available | Fox Island | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.0 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.5% (±5.0 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.6% (±7.7 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.6% (±7.3 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Fox Island, 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 Fox Island
| Fox Island | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.9% (±6.9 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±4.0 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±4.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fox Island, 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 Fox Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Island | — | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Artondale | 3.2 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Wollochet | 3.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| University Place | 5.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Rosedale | 5.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Gig Harbor | 6.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Longbranch | 6.1 mi | 45.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fircrest | 6.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Steilacoom | 6.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Artondale, WA (29.4 minutes), Wollochet, WA (24.8 minutes), University Place, WA (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stansberry Lake | 43.7 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Wilkeson | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Graham | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Roy | 41.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Elk Plain | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Prairie Ridge | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Key Center | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fox Island 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 Fox Island
How long is the average commute in Fox Island?
Workers who live in Fox Island, WA take an average of 38.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fox Island without a car?
2.3% of households in Fox Island have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fox Island?
24.9% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Fox Island worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Island CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Island CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Island CDP, 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 Fox Island CDP, Washington (place:25370, in state:53).
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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Figures last updated on .
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