How long is the commute from Sammamish, WA?
Workers who live in Sammamish, WA take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
38.8% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 38.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Sammamish get to work
| Means of transportation | Sammamish | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.5% (±2.4 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±0.8 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 38.8% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Sammamish, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sammamish, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in King County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Sammamish ranks 29 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 174 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sammamish
| Vehicles available | Sammamish | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±2.3 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.0% (±2.7 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±2.5 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Sammamish, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Sammamish
| Sammamish | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 38.8% (±2.1 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% (±0.2 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.1% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sammamish, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sammamish
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammamish | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Issaquah | 3.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Ames Lake | 4.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 5.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Fall City | 6.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 6.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Redmond | 6.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Carnation | 7.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 7.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Issaquah, WA (25.3 minutes), Bellevue, WA (23.6 minutes), Redmond, WA (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Fall City | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 25 | Renton | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Lakeland South | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 (tie) | White Center | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 | Sammamish | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Snoqualmie | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Kenmore | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Ames Lake | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 33 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 34 | Lake Forest Park | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Newcastle | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King 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 Sammamish
How long is the average commute in Sammamish?
Workers who live in Sammamish, WA take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sammamish without a car?
1.6% of households in Sammamish have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sammamish?
38.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Sammamish worked from home, and 99.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sammamish city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sammamish city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sammamish 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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