How long is the commute from Kent, WA?
Workers who live in Kent, WA take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.3%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Kent get to work
| Means of transportation | Kent | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±1.4 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.3% (±0.9 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Kent, 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 Kent, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Kent ranks 23 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 148 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kent
| Vehicles available | Kent | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±1.0 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±1.7 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±2.1 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±1.7 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Kent, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kent
| Kent | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.6 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kent, 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 Kent
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | — | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Lakeland North | 4.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 4.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairwood (King County) | 5.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Covington | 5.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| SeaTac | 5.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Auburn | 5.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shadow Lake | 6.3 mi | 41.8 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 6.4 mi | 38.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: SeaTac, WA (25.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairwood (King County), WA (33.6 minutes), Covington, WA (33.4 minutes), Shadow Lake, WA (41.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Pacific | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Carnation | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Duvall | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Des Moines | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Auburn | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Fall City | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 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) |
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 Kent
How long is the average commute in Kent?
Workers who live in Kent, WA take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kent without a car?
7.2% of households in Kent have no vehicle, and 4.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kent?
13.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Kent worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kent 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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