How long is the commute from Lacey, WA?
Workers who live in Lacey, WA take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Lacey get to work
| Means of transportation | Lacey | Thurston County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±2.4 points) | 66.9% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±2.1 points) | 20.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Lacey, the average commute is not measurably different from Thurston County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lacey, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Thurston County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Thurston County, Lacey ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 263 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lacey
| Vehicles available | Lacey | Thurston County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±1.4 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±2.6 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±2.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Lacey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Thurston County (4.7%).
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 Lacey
| Lacey | Thurston County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±2.1 points) | 20.5% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lacey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Thurston County (94.5%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lacey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacey | — | 25.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Tanglewilde | 0.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia | 4.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Tumwater | 6.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| DuPont | 8.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Anderson Island | 9.2 mi | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Yelm | 10 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| North Yelm | 10 mi | 35.1 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Fort Lewis | 11 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olympia, WA (20.0 minutes), Tumwater, WA (21.3 minutes), North Fort Lewis, WA (10.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Yelm, WA (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Thurston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bucoda | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 4 | Yelm | 33.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Tenino | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Rochester | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Tanglewilde | 28.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Grand Mound | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Lacey | 25.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | Tumwater | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Olympia | 20.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Thurston 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 Lacey
How long is the average commute in Lacey?
Workers who live in Lacey, WA take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lacey without a car?
6.0% of households in Lacey have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lacey?
16.9% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lacey worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacey city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacey city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lacey city, 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 Lacey city, Washington (place:36745, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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