How long is the commute from Lake Stevens, WA?
Workers who live in Lake Stevens, WA take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Lake Stevens get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Stevens | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.2% (±2.8 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±2.2 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Lake Stevens, the average commute is higher than in Snohomish County (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Stevens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Lake Stevens ranks 17 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 70 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Stevens
| Vehicles available | Lake Stevens | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±2.2 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±3.1 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.6% (±3.3 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Lake Stevens, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Snohomish County (4.7%).
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 Lake Stevens
| Lake Stevens | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±2.2 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.9 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±1.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Stevens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Snohomish County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Stevens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens | — | 35.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Cavalero | 2.2 mi | 40.5 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Machias | 2.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Bunk Foss | 2.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Cassidy | 4.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Lochsloy | 4.7 mi | 37.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fobes Hill | 4.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Everett | 5.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Snohomish | 5.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Machias, WA (26.5 minutes), Lake Cassidy, WA (29.0 minutes), Everett, WA (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lake Goodwin | 38.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Sultan | 37.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Lochsloy | 37.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 | Stanwood | 37.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Kayak Point | 37.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 | Granite Falls | 35.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 17 | Lake Stevens | 35.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Bryant | 35.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Sisco Heights | 34.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Fobes Hill | 34.2 minutes (±7.0) |
| 21 | Alderwood Manor | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 | Lake Stickney | 33.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Warm Beach | 33.2 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Snohomish 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 Lake Stevens
How long is the average commute in Lake Stevens?
Workers who live in Lake Stevens, WA take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Stevens without a car?
2.6% of households in Lake Stevens have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Stevens?
21.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Lake Stevens worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Stevens city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Stevens city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Stevens 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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Figures last updated on .
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