How long is the commute from Mount Vernon, WA?
Workers who live in Mount Vernon, WA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Mount Vernon get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Vernon | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±3.5 points) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Mount Vernon, the average commute is lower than in Skagit County (26.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Vernon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Skagit County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Skagit County, Mount Vernon ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 322 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Vernon
| Vehicles available | Mount Vernon | Skagit County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±1.6 points) | 3.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±2.9 points) | 24.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±3.3 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.9% (±2.9 points) | 34.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Mount Vernon, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Skagit County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mount Vernon
| Mount Vernon | Skagit County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.2% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Vernon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Skagit County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mount Vernon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | — | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Big Lake | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Burlington | 3.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 4.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Sedro-Woolley | 7.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| La Conner | 8.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Ketchum | 9.2 mi | 38.5 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
| Stanwood | 12 mi | 37.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Sunday Lake | 13 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Lake, WA (29.1 minutes), Clear Lake (Skagit County), WA (29.7 minutes), Sedro-Woolley, WA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Skagit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Clear Lake (Skagit County) | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Big Lake | 29.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | La Conner | 27.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Hamilton | 25.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 8 | Burlington | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Anacortes | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Mount Vernon | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Skagit 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 Mount Vernon
How long is the average commute in Mount Vernon?
Workers who live in Mount Vernon, WA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Vernon without a car?
5.9% of households in Mount Vernon have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Vernon?
13.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Mount Vernon worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Vernon 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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