How long is the commute from Orchards, WA?
Workers who live in Orchards, WA take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Orchards get to work
| Means of transportation | Orchards | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±4.0 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Orchards, the average commute is not measurably different from Clark County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orchards, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clark County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clark County, Orchards ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 261 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orchards
| Vehicles available | Orchards | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±3.9 points) | 28.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±3.7 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.8% (±4.2 points) | 29.1% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Orchards, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clark County (4.7%).
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 Orchards
| Orchards | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.2 points) | 97.5% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orchards, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clark County (94.5%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orchards
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards | — | 25.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Five Corners | 1.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brush Prairie | 2.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Hockinson | 3.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Barberton | 4.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Glade | 4.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Minnehaha | 4.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Vancouver | 4.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Mount Vista | 5.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brush Prairie, WA (17.8 minutes), Minnehaha, WA (20.2 minutes), Vancouver, WA (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lake Shore | 28.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Meadow Glade | 28.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Lewisville | 27.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Battle Ground | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Five Corners | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Hockinson | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Orchards | 25.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Washougal | 25.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Ridgefield | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Barberton | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Camas | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Hazel Dell | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 (tie) | Felida | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Clark County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Orchards 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 Orchards
How long is the average commute in Orchards?
Workers who live in Orchards, WA take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orchards without a car?
3.4% of households in Orchards have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orchards?
15.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Orchards worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orchards CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orchards CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orchards 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 Orchards CDP, Washington (place:51795, 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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