How long is the commute from Snohomish, WA?
Workers who live in Snohomish, WA take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Snohomish get to work
| Means of transportation | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±4.1 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.4 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±3.2 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Snohomish, the average commute is not measurably different from Snohomish County (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Snohomish, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Snohomish ranks 40 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Snohomish
| Vehicles available | Snohomish | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±5.9 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±4.8 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±3.8 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Snohomish, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Snohomish County (4.7%).
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 Snohomish
| Snohomish | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±3.2 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±4.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Snohomish, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Snohomish County (94.4%).
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 Snohomish
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | — | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Fobes Hill | 2.0 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bunk Foss | 2.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cavalero | 3.3 mi | 40.5 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Eastmont | 4.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Machias | 4.7 mi | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Stevens | 5.2 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Everett | 5.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chain Lake | 5.2 mi | 38.4 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Stevens, WA (35.2 minutes), Chain Lake, WA (38.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Snohomish County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Bunk Foss | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 35 (tie) | Arlington | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | Lynnwood | 29.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | North Lynnwood | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 (tie) | Larch Way | 29.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 38 (tie) | Picnic Point | 29.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 40 | Snohomish | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 41 | Lake Cassidy | 29.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 42 | Maltby | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 43 (tie) | Eastmont | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Esperance | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 45 | Mountlake Terrace | 27.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 46 | Martha Lake | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 55 places in Snohomish 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 Snohomish
How long is the average commute in Snohomish?
Workers who live in Snohomish, WA take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Snohomish without a car?
3.4% of households in Snohomish have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Snohomish?
12.0% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Snohomish worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Snohomish city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Snohomish city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Snohomish 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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