How long is the commute from Machias, WA?
Workers who live in Machias, WA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Machias get to work
| Means of transportation | Machias | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±8.6 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±10.4 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±3.5 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.2% (±7.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±9.2 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Machias, the average commute is not measurably different from Snohomish County (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Machias, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Machias ranks 50 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 241 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Machias
| Vehicles available | Machias | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±12.7 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.2% (±12.5 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 60.2% (±16.4 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Machias, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Snohomish County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Machias
| Machias | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±9.2 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±3.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±3.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Machias, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Snohomish County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Machias
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | — | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| Cavalero | 1.7 mi | 40.5 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| Lake Stevens | 2.2 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Bunk Foss | 2.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Three Lakes | 4.2 mi | 40.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lochsloy | 4.7 mi | 37.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Snohomish | 4.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fobes Hill | 5.3 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Cassidy | 5.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cavalero, WA (40.5 minutes), Lake Stevens, WA (35.2 minutes), Three Lakes, WA (40.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43 (tie) | Esperance | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 45 | Mountlake Terrace | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 46 | Martha Lake | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | Everett | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 48 (tie) | Clearview | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 48 (tie) | Edmonds | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 | Machias | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 51 | Meadowdale | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 52 | Mukilteo | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 53 | Sunday Lake | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 54 | Woodway | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 55 | Darrington | 24.0 minutes (±7.5) |
Showing 12 of 55 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Machias 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 Machias
How long is the average commute in Machias?
Workers who live in Machias, WA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Machias without a car?
0.0% of households in Machias have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Machias?
7.3% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Machias worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Washington
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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