How long is the commute from Shoreline, WA?
Workers who live in Shoreline, WA take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
25.6% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Shoreline get to work
| Means of transportation | Shoreline | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.1% (±2.2 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±1.2 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Shoreline, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Shoreline, 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, Shoreline ranks 40 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 228 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shoreline
| Vehicles available | Shoreline | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±2.5 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±2.5 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±1.8 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Shoreline, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Shoreline
| Shoreline | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.7 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shoreline, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shoreline
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline | — | 27.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Esperance | 2.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodway | 2.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mountlake Terrace | 3.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonds | 3.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brier | 4.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Kenmore | 4.6 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alderwood Manor | 5.4 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brier, WA (31.3 minutes), Alderwood Manor, WA (33.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Lake Forest Park | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Newcastle | 27.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 36 | Bothell | 27.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 (tie) | Algona | 27.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 (tie) | North Bend | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 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) |
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 Shoreline
How long is the average commute in Shoreline?
Workers who live in Shoreline, WA take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shoreline without a car?
7.1% of households in Shoreline have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shoreline?
25.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Shoreline worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoreline 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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