How long is the commute from Richland, WA?
Workers who live in Richland, WA take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Richland get to work
| Means of transportation | Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±2.4 points) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.4 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±2.0 points) | 12.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Richland, the average commute is lower than in Benton County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Richland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Richland ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 373 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Richland
| Vehicles available | Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±2.3 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±2.4 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±1.9 points) | 30.7% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Richland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Benton County (5.9%).
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 Richland
| Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±2.0 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±1.2 points) | 92.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Richland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Richland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | — | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| West Richland | 4.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| West Pasco | 5.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kennewick | 8.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pasco | 8.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Benton City | 9.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Finley | 14 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Burbank | 16 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Basin City | 22 mi | 23.7 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Richland, WA (24.5 minutes), Pasco, WA (22.5 minutes), Benton City, WA (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Benton City | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | West Richland | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Kennewick | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Prosser | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Richland | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Richland
How long is the average commute in Richland?
Workers who live in Richland, WA take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Richland without a car?
4.2% of households in Richland have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Richland?
16.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Richland worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland 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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