How long is the commute from Medical Lake, WA?
Workers who live in Medical Lake, WA take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in Medical Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Medical Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±10.7 points) | 69.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.9 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.5 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±8.2 points) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Medical Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Spokane County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Medical Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Spokane County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Spokane County, Medical Lake ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 345 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Medical Lake
| Vehicles available | Medical Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±10.5 points) | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±10.4 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±11.4 points) | 37.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±10.7 points) | 25.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Medical Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Spokane County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Medical Lake
| Medical Lake | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±8.2 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±6.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±6.6 points) | 92.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Medical Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Spokane County (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Medical Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lake | — | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Fairchild AFB | 3.8 mi | 9.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Airway Heights | 7.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cheney | 7.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Reardan | 11 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Spokane | 14 mi | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town and Country | 16 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Spangle | 17 mi | 25.3 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 18 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairchild AFB, WA (9.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Reardan, WA (27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Spokane | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) |
| 17 | Country Homes | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Millwood | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 19 | Fairchild AFB | 9.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Spokane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Medical Lake
How long is the average commute in Medical Lake?
Workers who live in Medical Lake, WA take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Medical Lake without a car?
12.5% of households in Medical Lake have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Medical Lake?
10.9% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Medical Lake worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medical Lake city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medical Lake city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medical Lake city, 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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