How long is the commute from Orting, WA?
Workers who live in Orting, WA take an average of 39.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.9 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Orting get to work
| Means of transportation | Orting | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±5.2 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±4.5 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±4.0 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Orting, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orting, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Orting ranks 12 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orting
| Vehicles available | Orting | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.3% (±5.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±6.3 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.5% (±5.9 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Orting, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Orting
| Orting | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±4.0 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orting, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orting
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orting | — | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Tehaleh | 2.0 mi | 46.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| McMillin | 2.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| South Hill | 3.8 mi | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Crocker | 4.0 mi | 53.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Prairie Ridge | 4.7 mi | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Graham | 5.3 mi | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 5.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| South Prairie | 6.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McMillin, WA (29.1 minutes), South Hill, WA (33.9 minutes), Alderton, WA (32.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tehaleh, WA (46.7 minutes), Crocker, WA (53.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | South Creek | 44.1 minutes (±15.4) |
| 7 | Stansberry Lake | 43.7 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Wilkeson | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Graham | 43.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Roy | 41.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 11 | Eatonville | 40.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Orting | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Fox Island | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 14 | Spanaway | 37.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | South Prairie | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Elk Plain | 36.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tapps | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Prairie Ridge | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Orting
How long is the average commute in Orting?
Workers who live in Orting, WA take an average of 39.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orting without a car?
3.2% of households in Orting have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orting?
13.1% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Orting worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orting city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orting city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orting 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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