How long is the commute from Maplewood, WA?
Workers who live in Maplewood, WA take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
24.1% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Maplewood get to work
| Means of transportation | Maplewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±6.7 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.1% (±5.8 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Maplewood, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Maplewood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Maplewood ranks 26 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 100 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Maplewood
| Vehicles available | Maplewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.1% (±5.0 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±8.0 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±7.2 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Maplewood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Maplewood
| Maplewood | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.1% (±5.8 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±2.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Maplewood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Maplewood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood | — | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Canterwood | 1.7 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Purdy | 2.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Gig Harbor | 3.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rosedale | 4.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Burley | 4.6 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wauna | 4.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vashon | 5.7 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ruston | 6.0 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Purdy, WA (21.0 minutes), Rosedale, WA (22.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Frederickson | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 35.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 22 | Anderson Island | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) |
| 23 | Canterwood | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 24 | Ruston | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 25 | South Hill | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Maplewood | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Clover Creek | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Buckley | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Maplewood 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 Maplewood
How long is the average commute in Maplewood?
Workers who live in Maplewood, WA take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Maplewood without a car?
2.0% of households in Maplewood have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Maplewood?
24.1% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Maplewood worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maplewood 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 Maplewood CDP, Washington (place:43255, 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 last updated on .
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