How long is the commute from Friday Harbor, WA?
Workers who live in Friday Harbor, WA take an average of 9.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Friday Harbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Friday Harbor | San Juan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.7% (±6.6 points) | 60.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±4.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±3.0 points) | 5.8% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±4.4 points) | 22.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Friday Harbor, the average commute is lower than in San Juan County (15.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Friday Harbor, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Juan County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 467 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Friday Harbor
| Vehicles available | Friday Harbor | San Juan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±4.4 points) | 3.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±5.5 points) | 28.4% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±5.4 points) | 40.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±3.9 points) | 27.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Friday Harbor, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in San Juan County (3.6%).
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 Friday Harbor
| Friday Harbor | San Juan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±4.4 points) | 22.7% (±2.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.4 points) | 97.8% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±4.2 points) | 93.8% (±1.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Friday Harbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Juan County (93.8%).
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 Friday Harbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor | — | 9.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Anacortes | 18 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Whidbey Island Station | 21 mi | 6.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Oak Harbor | 24 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| La Conner | 26 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Coupeville | 27 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 28 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Bellingham | 29 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Ferndale | 29 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whidbey Island Station, WA (6.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Anacortes, WA (23.7 minutes), Oak Harbor, WA (18.4 minutes), La Conner, WA (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Friday Harbor
How long is the average commute in Friday Harbor?
Workers who live in Friday Harbor, WA take an average of 9.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Friday Harbor without a car?
9.5% of households in Friday Harbor have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Friday Harbor?
12.5% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Friday Harbor worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friday Harbor town, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friday Harbor town, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Friday Harbor town, 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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Figures last updated on .
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