How long is the commute from Hobart, WA?
Workers who live in Hobart, WA take an average of 36.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
23.0% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.0 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 23.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Hobart get to work
| Means of transportation | Hobart | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±6.2 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.0% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Hobart, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hobart, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Hobart ranks 5 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hobart
| Vehicles available | Hobart | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.9% (±3.6 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±7.2 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 51.3% (±7.0 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Hobart, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Hobart
| Hobart | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.0% (±5.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.8 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±2.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hobart, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hobart
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | — | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Maple Valley | 3.4 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mirrormont | 3.4 mi | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shadow Lake | 3.5 mi | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 4.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Covington | 5.7 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Renton Highlands | 5.8 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Black Diamond | 6.7 mi | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fairwood (King County) | 6.9 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shadow Lake | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Lake Morton-Berrydale | 38.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Black Diamond | 37.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Maple Valley | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Hobart | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Holm | 36.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Mirrormont | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 35.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Fairwood (King County) | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vashon | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Covington | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hobart 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 Hobart
How long is the average commute in Hobart?
Workers who live in Hobart, WA take an average of 36.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hobart without a car?
2.1% of households in Hobart have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hobart?
23.0% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Hobart worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hobart 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 Hobart CDP, Washington (place:31495, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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