How long is the commute from McChord AFB, WA?
Workers who live in McChord AFB, WA take an average of 13.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
1.5% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in McChord AFB get to work
| Means of transportation | McChord AFB | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±9.1 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±8.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±5.9 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In McChord AFB, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McChord AFB, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, McChord AFB ranks 57 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McChord AFB
| Vehicles available | McChord AFB | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±8.5 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.6% (±10.0 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±4.9 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In McChord AFB, 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 McChord AFB
| McChord AFB | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±4.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In McChord AFB, 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 McChord AFB
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McChord AFB | — | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Parkland | 2.6 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Lakewood | 2.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Spanaway | 4.0 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Fort Lewis | 4.4 mi | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Midland | 4.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| North Fort Lewis | 4.9 mi | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Clover Creek | 5.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Steilacoom | 5.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Fort Lewis, WA (10.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parkland, WA (30.5 minutes), Lakewood, WA (29.3 minutes), Spanaway, WA (37.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Fife Heights | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 | DuPont | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 53 | Wollochet | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 54 | Fircrest | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 55 | Rosedale | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 56 | Purdy | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 57 | McChord AFB | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Fort Lewis | 11.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 59 | North Fort Lewis | 10.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 9 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
McChord AFB 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 McChord AFB
How long is the average commute in McChord AFB?
Workers who live in McChord AFB, WA take an average of 13.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McChord AFB without a car?
2.1% of households in McChord AFB have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McChord AFB?
1.5% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in McChord AFB worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McChord AFB CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McChord AFB CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McChord AFB 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 McChord AFB CDP, Washington (place:41155, 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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