How long is the commute from Pullman, WA?
Workers who live in Pullman, WA take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.2% take public transportation.
12.7% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.2%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Pullman get to work
| Means of transportation | Pullman | Whitman County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.2% (±3.9 points) | 62.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±2.4 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.2% (±1.2 points) | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.7% (±2.2 points) | 10.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±1.9 points) | 10.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Pullman, the average commute is lower than in Whitman County (16.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pullman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whitman County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Whitman County, Pullman ranks 15 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 446 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pullman
| Vehicles available | Pullman | Whitman County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±3.6 points) | 35.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±2.5 points) | 21.1% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Pullman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whitman County (7.3%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pullman
| Pullman | Whitman County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±1.9 points) | 10.3% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±2.9 points) | 85.4% (±2.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pullman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whitman County (85.4%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pullman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman | — | 14.6 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Albion | 5.6 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Moscow | 8.0 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Colton | 12 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Palouse | 13 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Uniontown | 14 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Colfax | 15 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Genesee | 17 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Potlatch | 18 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colton, WA (21.6 minutes), Palouse, WA (28.4 minutes), Uniontown, WA (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whitman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Colton | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Uniontown | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Albion | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 (tie) | LaCrosse | 18.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 12 (tie) | St. John | 18.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 | Colfax | 16.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Pullman | 14.6 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in Whitman 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 Pullman
How long is the average commute in Pullman?
Workers who live in Pullman, WA take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pullman without a car?
9.4% of households in Pullman have no vehicle, and 4.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pullman?
10.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Pullman worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pullman city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pullman city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pullman 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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