How long is the commute from Port Orchard, WA?
Workers who live in Port Orchard, WA take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
6.8% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 6.8%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Port Orchard get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Orchard | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±4.9 points) | 63.3% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% (±2.8 points) | 5.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±3.6 points) | 16.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Port Orchard, the average commute is higher than in Kitsap County (28.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Orchard, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kitsap County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kitsap County, Port Orchard ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Orchard
| Vehicles available | Port Orchard | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±3.4 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±5.4 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% (±5.6 points) | 38.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±4.0 points) | 30.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Port Orchard, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kitsap County (4.3%).
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 Port Orchard
| Port Orchard | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±3.6 points) | 16.0% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.3 points) | 98.1% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±1.8 points) | 95.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Orchard, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kitsap County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Orchard
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Orchard | — | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| East Port Orchard | 1.5 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Parkwood | 1.6 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Navy Yard City | 1.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Enetai | 3.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Bethel | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Bremerton | 3.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Rocky Point | 4.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 4.3 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Navy Yard City, WA (20.4 minutes), Enetai, WA (23.4 minutes), Bethel, WA (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kitsap County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansville | 41.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Southworth | 39.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Indianola | 37.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Bainbridge Island | 37.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Manchester | 33.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Burley | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Port Orchard | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Parkwood | 31.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Kingston | 30.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 10 | East Port Orchard | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Poulsbo | 28.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Suquamish | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Rocky Point | 27.8 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Kitsap 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 Port Orchard
How long is the average commute in Port Orchard?
Workers who live in Port Orchard, WA take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Orchard without a car?
7.7% of households in Port Orchard have no vehicle, and 6.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Orchard?
13.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Port Orchard worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Orchard city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Orchard city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Orchard 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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