How long is the commute from Lynnwood, WA?
Workers who live in Lynnwood, WA take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
8.7% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
11.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 8.7%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 11.2%
How people in Lynnwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±3.1 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.7% (±2.2 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±2.6 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Lynnwood, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Lynnwood, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Lynnwood ranks 36 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lynnwood
| Vehicles available | Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% (±2.6 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±3.2 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±3.4 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±2.1 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Lynnwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Snohomish County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lynnwood
| Lynnwood | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±2.6 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.7 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lynnwood, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lynnwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnwood | — | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Alderwood Manor | 1.8 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Lynnwood | 2.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Larch Way | 2.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowdale | 2.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonds | 2.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Brier | 2.8 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bothell West | 3.2 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edmonds, WA (26.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | High Bridge | 31.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 31 (tie) | Brier | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Monroe | 31.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 33 | Bothell East | 31.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 34 | Bunk Foss | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 35 (tie) | Arlington | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | Lynnwood | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | North Lynnwood | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 (tie) | Larch Way | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 38 (tie) | Picnic Point | 29.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 40 | Snohomish | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 41 | Lake Cassidy | 29.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 42 | Maltby | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Lynnwood
How long is the average commute in Lynnwood?
Workers who live in Lynnwood, WA take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lynnwood without a car?
11.2% of households in Lynnwood have no vehicle, and 8.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lynnwood?
15.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Lynnwood worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lynnwood 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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