How long is the commute from Poulsbo, WA?
Workers who live in Poulsbo, WA take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.0% of workers drive alone to work.
6.9% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
24.1% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 6.9%
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Poulsbo get to work
| Means of transportation | Poulsbo | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.0% (±7.2 points) | 63.3% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±6.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | 5.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.1% (±5.3 points) | 16.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Poulsbo, the average commute is not measurably different from Kitsap County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poulsbo, 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, Poulsbo ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 195 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poulsbo
| Vehicles available | Poulsbo | Kitsap County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.9 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±6.0 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±6.4 points) | 38.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±4.3 points) | 30.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Poulsbo, 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 Poulsbo
| Poulsbo | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.1% (±5.3 points) | 16.0% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.1 points) | 98.1% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poulsbo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kitsap County (95.3%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poulsbo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poulsbo | — | 28.3 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Suquamish | 2.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Base | 3.6 mi | 14.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Lofall | 4.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silverdale | 5.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Indianola | 6.1 mi | 37.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Kingston | 7.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chico | 8.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tracyton | 9.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bangor Base, WA (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indianola, WA (37.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | Bethel | 26.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Tracyton | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Bremerton | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Chico | 24.5 minutes (±4.3) |
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 Poulsbo
How long is the average commute in Poulsbo?
Workers who live in Poulsbo, WA take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poulsbo without a car?
5.6% of households in Poulsbo have no vehicle, and 6.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poulsbo?
24.1% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Poulsbo worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poulsbo city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poulsbo city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poulsbo 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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Figures last updated on .
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