How long is the commute from Mead, WA?
Workers who live in Mead, WA take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Mead get to work
| Means of transportation | Mead | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±5.6 points) | 69.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±4.7 points) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Mead, the average commute is not measurably different from Spokane County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spokane County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spokane County, Mead ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mead
| Vehicles available | Mead | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% (±5.0 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±6.6 points) | 37.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.5% (±6.2 points) | 25.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Mead, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Spokane County (6.8%).
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 Mead
| Mead | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±4.7 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±1.4 points) | 92.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Spokane County (92.0%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead | — | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 3.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 3.9 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Town and Country | 4.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Millwood | 7.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Spokane | 8.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Spokane Valley | 9.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Suncrest | 12 mi | 38.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Country Homes, WA (18.8 minutes), Millwood, WA (18.1 minutes), Spokane, WA (20.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Suncrest, WA (38.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fairwood (Spokane County) | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Otis Orchards-East Farms | 28.3 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Deer Park | 27.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Waverly | 27.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Rockford | 26.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Spangle | 25.3 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Mead | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Town and Country | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Lake | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Airway Heights | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cheney | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Medical Lake | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Spokane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mead 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 Mead
How long is the average commute in Mead?
Workers who live in Mead, WA take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mead without a car?
2.1% of households in Mead have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mead?
13.9% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Mead worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mead CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mead CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mead CDP, 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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