How long is the commute from Liberty Lake, WA?
Workers who live in Liberty Lake, WA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
27.8% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Liberty Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Liberty Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.3% (±6.2 points) | 69.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±6.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.8% (±6.0 points) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Liberty Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Spokane County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Liberty Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spokane County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Spokane County, Liberty Lake ranks 11 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 321 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Liberty Lake
| Vehicles available | Liberty Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.3 points) | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±6.0 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±7.1 points) | 37.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±4.1 points) | 25.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Liberty Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Spokane County (6.8%).
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 Liberty Lake
| Liberty Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.8% (±6.0 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.0 points) | 92.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Liberty Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Spokane County (92.0%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Liberty Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | — | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 2.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Spokane Valley | 6.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hauser | 7.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Millwood | 8.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Post Falls | 8.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Huetter | 12 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Rathdrum | 13 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mead | 14 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Millwood, WA (18.1 minutes), Huetter, ID (15.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Deer Park | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Waverly | 27.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Rockford | 26.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Spangle | 25.3 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Mead | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Town and Country | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Lake | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Airway Heights | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cheney | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Medical Lake | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 | Spokane | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) |
| 17 | Country Homes | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Liberty Lake
How long is the average commute in Liberty Lake?
Workers who live in Liberty Lake, WA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Liberty Lake without a car?
2.4% of households in Liberty Lake have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Liberty Lake?
27.8% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Liberty Lake worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberty Lake 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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