How long is the commute from Royal City, WA?
Workers who live in Royal City, WA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Royal City get to work
| Means of transportation | Royal City | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±10.6 points) | 73.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±8.8 points) | 12.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±3.4 points) | 1.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Royal City, the average commute is not measurably different from Grant County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Royal City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grant County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grant County, Royal City ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 284 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Royal City
| Vehicles available | Royal City | Grant County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±14.9 points) | 23.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±15.2 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±15.2 points) | 32.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Royal City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grant County (5.1%).
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 Royal City
| Royal City | Grant County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.7% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±8.6 points) | 94.9% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±9.6 points) | 90.8% (±1.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Royal City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grant County (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Royal City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal City | — | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| George | 17 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mattawa | 18 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Aire | 20 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Valley | 22 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Othello | 22 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Moses Lake | 23 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Moses Lake North | 25 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 25 mi | 17.9 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilson Creek | 40.6 minutes (±17.4) |
| 2 | Lakeview | 27.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Mattawa | 25.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Royal City | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 5 | Hartline | 24.3 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Cascade Valley | 21.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Soap Lake | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Ephrata | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Moses Lake North | 20.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Coulee City | 20.2 minutes (±9.2) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Grant 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 Royal City
How long is the average commute in Royal City?
Workers who live in Royal City, WA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Royal City without a car?
0.0% of households in Royal City have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Royal City?
4.6% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Royal City worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal City city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal City city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal City city, Washington
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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