How long is the commute from Pasco, WA?
Workers who live in Pasco, WA take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Pasco get to work
| Means of transportation | Pasco | Franklin County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±2.2 points) | 76.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±1.9 points) | 12.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Pasco, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pasco, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Pasco ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 327 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pasco
| Vehicles available | Pasco | Franklin County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.2% (±2.4 points) | 21.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±2.7 points) | 36.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.6% (±2.6 points) | 38.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Pasco, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (4.2%).
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 Pasco
| Pasco | Franklin County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.1% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 92.8% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pasco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pasco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco | — | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| West Pasco | 3.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kennewick | 5.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Finley | 7.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank | 8.1 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Richland | 8.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| West Richland | 13 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benton City | 17 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Mesa | 22 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, WA (20.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burbank, WA (29.8 minutes), Benton City, WA (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahlotus | 30.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Basin City | 23.7 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Pasco | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 4 | Mesa | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Connell | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | West Pasco | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Pasco
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Pasco, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Pasco beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Pasco, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Pasco
How long is the average commute in Pasco?
Workers who live in Pasco, WA take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pasco without a car?
4.5% of households in Pasco have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pasco?
7.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Pasco worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasco city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasco city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasco city, 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 Pasco city, Washington (place:53545, 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Pasco at a glance
- Median rent in Pasco
- Rent by bedrooms in Pasco
- Rent burden in Pasco
- Renters and owners in Pasco
- Income and affordability in Pasco
- Home values in Pasco
- Homeowner costs in Pasco
- Property taxes in Pasco
- Types of homes in Pasco
- Bedrooms in Pasco
- Age of homes in Pasco
- Vacancy rate in Pasco
- Heating fuel in Pasco
- Crime reported to police in Pasco
- Population growth in Pasco
- How long people stay in Pasco
- Crowding and facilities in Pasco
- Washington landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Franklin County
- Washington places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Washington