How long is the commute from Puyallup, WA?
Workers who live in Puyallup, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Puyallup get to work
| Means of transportation | Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±2.9 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±1.7 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Puyallup, 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 Puyallup, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Puyallup ranks 36 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 127 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Puyallup
| Vehicles available | Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±2.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±3.2 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±2.3 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Puyallup, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pierce County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Puyallup
| Puyallup | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±1.7 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Puyallup, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Puyallup
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puyallup | — | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| North Puyallup | 1.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 3.3 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 3.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Edgewood | 3.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Waller | 4.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 4.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Summit View | 4.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 4.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit, WA (25.7 minutes), Edgewood, WA (28.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Hill, WA (33.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 40 | Artondale | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lakewood | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 (tie) | Summit View | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 Puyallup
How long is the average commute in Puyallup?
Workers who live in Puyallup, WA take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Puyallup without a car?
6.1% of households in Puyallup have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Puyallup?
12.5% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Puyallup worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Puyallup 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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