How long is the commute from Point Roberts, WA?
Workers who live in Point Roberts, WA take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
47.6% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±15.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 47.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Point Roberts get to work
| Means of transportation | Point Roberts | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 35.0% (±8.7 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.7 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±5.0 points) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.7% (±4.0 points) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 47.6% (±8.3 points) | 14.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Point Roberts, the average commute is not measurably different from Whatcom County (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Point Roberts, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whatcom County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Whatcom County, Point Roberts ranks 2 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Point Roberts
| Vehicles available | Point Roberts | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±6.3 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±8.5 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±8.9 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±5.3 points) | 28.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Point Roberts, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whatcom County (6.4%).
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 Point Roberts
| Point Roberts | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 47.6% (±8.3 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.2 points) | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±3.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Point Roberts, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whatcom County (93.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Point Roberts
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Roberts | — | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) | — |
| Blaine | 14 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Birch Bay | 15 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 23 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 27 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lynden | 28 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bellingham | 31 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Friday Harbor | 31 mi | 9.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Everson | 32 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Friday Harbor, WA (9.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whatcom County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peaceful Valley | 51.7 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Point Roberts | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) |
| 3 | Sudden Valley | 31.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Nooksack | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sumas | 29.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Birch Bay | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Everson | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Geneva | 23.4 minutes (±12.1) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Whatcom County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Point Roberts 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 Point Roberts
How long is the average commute in Point Roberts?
Workers who live in Point Roberts, WA take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Point Roberts without a car?
6.1% of households in Point Roberts have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Point Roberts?
47.6% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Point Roberts worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Roberts CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Roberts CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Point Roberts 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 Point Roberts CDP, Washington (place:55015, 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 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 .
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