How long is the commute from Lake Tapps, WA?
Workers who live in Lake Tapps, WA take an average of 36.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Lake Tapps get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Tapps | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±6.1 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±3.8 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±4.6 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Lake Tapps, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Tapps, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Lake Tapps ranks 17 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 59 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Tapps
| Vehicles available | Lake Tapps | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% (±4.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.4 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.5% (±6.2 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Lake Tapps, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Tapps
| Lake Tapps | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±4.6 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Tapps, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Tapps
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tapps | — | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Bonney Lake | 2.2 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Sumner | 3.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Pacific | 4.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 4.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Algona | 5.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Auburn | 5.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Edgewood | 5.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| North Puyallup | 5.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bonney Lake, WA (32.1 minutes), Sumner, WA (29.6 minutes), Algona, WA (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Elk Plain | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Prairie Ridge | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Key Center | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Frederickson | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 35.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 22 | Anderson Island | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) |
| 23 | Canterwood | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps
How long is the average commute in Lake Tapps?
Workers who live in Lake Tapps, WA take an average of 36.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Tapps without a car?
1.3% of households in Lake Tapps have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Tapps?
18.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Lake Tapps worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Tapps CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Tapps CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps CDP, Washington (place:37920, 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 last updated on .
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