How long is the commute from Port Townsend, WA?
Workers who live in Port Townsend, WA take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.6% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Port Townsend get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Townsend | Jefferson County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.2% (±6.0 points) | 60.9% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.6% (±2.5 points) | 4.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±5.4 points) | 23.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Port Townsend, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Townsend, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Port Townsend ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 445 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Townsend
| Vehicles available | Port Townsend | Jefferson County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.8 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±4.8 points) | 32.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±4.1 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±3.9 points) | 25.7% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Port Townsend, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (4.6%).
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 Townsend
| Port Townsend | Jefferson County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±5.4 points) | 23.7% (±3.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±2.7 points) | 92.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Townsend, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Townsend
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Townsend | — | 14.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Port Hadlock-Irondale | 6.2 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marrowstone | 7.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Coupeville | 8.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Freeland | 13 mi | 27.5 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Oak Harbor | 14 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Sequim | 14 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Bell Hill | 15 mi | 15.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Port Ludlow | 15 mi | 34.8 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marrowstone, WA (30.6 minutes), Freeland, WA (27.5 minutes), Oak Harbor, WA (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Ludlow | 34.8 minutes (±8.8) |
| 2 | Marrowstone | 30.6 minutes (±7.4) |
| 3 | Port Hadlock-Irondale | 18.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Port Townsend | 14.6 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Townsend
How long is the average commute in Port Townsend?
Workers who live in Port Townsend, WA take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Townsend without a car?
8.0% of households in Port Townsend have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Townsend?
26.3% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Port Townsend worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Townsend city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Townsend city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Townsend 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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