How long is the commute from Kenmore, WA?
Workers who live in Kenmore, WA take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
33.2% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 5.5%
- Work from home
- 33.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Kenmore get to work
| Means of transportation | Kenmore | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.7% (±3.9 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.2% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Kenmore, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Kenmore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Kenmore ranks 31 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kenmore
| Vehicles available | Kenmore | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±4.2 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±4.1 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±2.8 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Kenmore, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from King County (11.2%).
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 Kenmore
| Kenmore | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.2% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.9 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±2.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kenmore, 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 Kenmore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenmore | — | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell | 2.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brier | 3.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell West | 3.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Mountlake Terrace | 4.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kirkland | 4.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Alderwood Manor | 4.6 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreline | 4.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kirkland, WA (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bothell West, WA (31.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Renton | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Lakeland South | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 (tie) | White Center | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 | Sammamish | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Snoqualmie | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Kenmore | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Ames Lake | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 33 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 34 | Lake Forest Park | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Newcastle | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 36 | Bothell | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 (tie) | Algona | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Kenmore
How long is the average commute in Kenmore?
Workers who live in Kenmore, WA take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kenmore without a car?
8.6% of households in Kenmore have no vehicle, and 5.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kenmore?
33.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Kenmore worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenmore city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenmore city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenmore 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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