How long is the commute from Prairie Heights, WA?
Workers who live in Prairie Heights, WA take an average of 31.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Prairie Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairie Heights | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±6.7 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±4.8 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Prairie Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairie Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, Prairie Heights ranks 33 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 117 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairie Heights
| Vehicles available | Prairie Heights | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.1% (±5.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±6.6 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 61.4% (±6.8 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Prairie Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 Prairie Heights
| Prairie Heights | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±4.8 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.4 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairie Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prairie Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights | — | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| South Prairie | 1.1 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Ridge | 1.5 mi | 36.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tehaleh | 4.0 mi | 46.7 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Crocker | 4.1 mi | 53.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Buckley | 4.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bonney Lake | 4.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkeson | 4.3 mi | 43.4 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Carbonado | 5.4 mi | 45.3 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tehaleh, WA (46.7 minutes), Crocker, WA (53.7 minutes), Wilkeson, WA (43.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Clover Creek | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Buckley | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 33 | Prairie Heights | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 | Waller | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Parkland | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 | Milton | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Sumner | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Prairie Heights 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 Prairie Heights
How long is the average commute in Prairie Heights?
Workers who live in Prairie Heights, WA take an average of 31.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairie Heights without a car?
0.4% of households in Prairie Heights have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairie Heights?
9.0% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Prairie Heights worked from home, and 98.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Heights CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Heights CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Heights 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 Prairie Heights CDP, Washington (place:56150, 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 last updated on .
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