How long is the commute from Lakewood, WA?
Workers who live in Lakewood, WA take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Lakewood get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±2.6 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.2% (±2.3 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Lakewood, the average commute is lower 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 Lakewood, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Lakewood ranks 41 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakewood
| Vehicles available | Lakewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±2.8 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±3.3 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±2.2 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Lakewood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Lakewood
| Lakewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±1.3 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±1.4 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±1.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakewood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lakewood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| McChord AFB | 2.8 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Steilacoom | 3.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| University Place | 3.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Fort Lewis | 4.3 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Parkland | 4.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fircrest | 4.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Fort Lewis | 5.1 mi | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Midland | 5.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McChord AFB, WA (13.6 minutes), North Fort Lewis, WA (10.2 minutes), Fircrest, WA (23.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Parkland | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 | Milton | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Sumner | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 40 | Artondale | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lakewood | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 (tie) | Summit View | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | McMillin | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 44 | Tacoma | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Wauna | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 46 | Edgewood | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | University Place | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Lakewood
How long is the average commute in Lakewood?
Workers who live in Lakewood, WA take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakewood without a car?
8.8% of households in Lakewood have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakewood?
8.8% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Lakewood worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood 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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