How long is the commute from Manchester, WA?
Workers who live in Manchester, WA take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
9.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 9.5%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Manchester get to work
| Means of transportation | Manchester | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±8.8 points) | 63.3% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.8 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.5% (±4.3 points) | 5.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±6.2 points) | 16.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Manchester, the average commute is not measurably different from Kitsap County (28.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Manchester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kitsap County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kitsap County, Manchester ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Manchester
| Vehicles available | Manchester | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% (±7.1 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±9.0 points) | 38.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±8.1 points) | 30.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Manchester, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kitsap County (4.3%).
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 Manchester
| Manchester | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±6.2 points) | 16.0% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.1 points) | 98.1% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±3.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Manchester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kitsap County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Manchester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | — | 33.7 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Southworth | 2.3 mi | 39.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Parkwood | 3.3 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Enetai | 3.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| East Port Orchard | 4.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Port Orchard | 4.3 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel | 5.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Navy Yard City | 5.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Rocky Point | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Enetai, WA (23.4 minutes), Bethel, WA (26.8 minutes), Navy Yard City, WA (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kitsap County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansville | 41.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Southworth | 39.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Indianola | 37.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Bainbridge Island | 37.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Manchester | 33.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Burley | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Port Orchard | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Parkwood | 31.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Kingston | 30.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 10 | East Port Orchard | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Poulsbo | 28.3 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Kitsap County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Manchester 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 Manchester
How long is the average commute in Manchester?
Workers who live in Manchester, WA take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Manchester without a car?
0.7% of households in Manchester have no vehicle, and 9.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Manchester?
16.1% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Manchester worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manchester 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 Manchester CDP, Washington (place:42450, 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 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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