How long is the commute from Pacific, WA?
Workers who live in Pacific, WA take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Pacific get to work
| Means of transportation | Pacific | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±10.3 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±7.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Pacific, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pacific, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Pacific ranks 17 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 120 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pacific
| Vehicles available | Pacific | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±2.5 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.9% (±7.2 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±9.9 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.2% (±9.3 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Pacific, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Pacific
| Pacific | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±6.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±5.4 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pacific, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pacific
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | — | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Algona | 1.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland South | 1.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 2.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 3.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn | 3.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tapps | 4.4 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fife Heights | 4.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fife Heights, WA (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Covington | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Enumclaw | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Riverbend | 32.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Federal Way | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | East Renton Highlands | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Pacific | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Carnation | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Duvall | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Des Moines | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Auburn | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Pacific
How long is the average commute in Pacific?
Workers who live in Pacific, WA take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pacific without a car?
3.8% of households in Pacific have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pacific?
11.2% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Pacific worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pacific city, Washington
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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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