How long is the commute from North Puyallup, WA?
Workers who live in North Puyallup, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in North Puyallup get to work
| Means of transportation | North Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±16.2 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±5.7 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±3.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±16.6 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In North Puyallup, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Puyallup, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pierce County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, North Puyallup ranks 35 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 126 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Puyallup
| Vehicles available | North Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±9.8 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% (±12.4 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% (±16.2 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.8% (±19.2 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In North Puyallup, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
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 North Puyallup
| North Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±16.6 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±8.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±12.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Puyallup, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
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 North Puyallup
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Puyallup | — | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 2.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 3.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 4.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fife | 4.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 4.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 4.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 | Prairie Heights | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 | Waller | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Parkland | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 | Milton | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Sumner | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 40 | Artondale | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lakewood | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup
How long is the average commute in North Puyallup?
Workers who live in North Puyallup, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Puyallup without a car?
10.4% of households in North Puyallup have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Puyallup?
22.3% (±16.6 points) of workers who live in North Puyallup worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Puyallup CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Puyallup CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Puyallup 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 North Puyallup CDP, Washington (place:50115, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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