How long is the commute from SeaTac, WA?
Workers who live in SeaTac, WA take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in SeaTac get to work
| Means of transportation | SeaTac | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.5% (±5.0 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.6% (±4.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±2.2 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In SeaTac, the average commute is lower than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In SeaTac, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, SeaTac ranks 45 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 264 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in SeaTac
| Vehicles available | SeaTac | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±3.2 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±4.7 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±4.8 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±3.5 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In SeaTac, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from King County (11.2%).
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 SeaTac
| SeaTac | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±2.1 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±3.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In SeaTac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
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 SeaTac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaTac | — | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Normandy Park | 2.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tukwila | 2.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Burien | 3.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 3.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 4.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Boulevard Park | 4.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| White Center | 5.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Renton | 5.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Des Moines, WA (30.8 minutes), Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (32.6 minutes), White Center, WA (29.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Wilderness Rim | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 40 | Shoreline | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Burien | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Seattle | 26.0 minutes (±0.3) |
| 43 | Cottage Lake | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 44 | Woodinville | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 45 | SeaTac | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 46 | Issaquah | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 47 | Skykomish | 24.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 48 | Tukwila | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 49 | Normandy Park | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 | Boulevard Park | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 51 | Kirkland | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
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 SeaTac
How long is the average commute in SeaTac?
Workers who live in SeaTac, WA take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in SeaTac without a car?
10.6% of households in SeaTac have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in SeaTac?
11.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in SeaTac worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — SeaTac city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — SeaTac city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — SeaTac 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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