How long is the commute from South Hill, WA?
Workers who live in South Hill, WA take an average of 33.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in South Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | South Hill | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±2.1 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±1.7 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In South Hill, the average commute is higher than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pierce County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pierce County, South Hill ranks 25 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Hill
| Vehicles available | South Hill | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±0.9 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.4% (±2.3 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±3.1 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±2.7 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In South Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pierce County (5.4%).
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 South Hill
| South Hill | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±1.7 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±0.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pierce County (94.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | — | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| McMillin | 2.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Summit View | 3.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Orting | 3.8 mi | 39.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Puyallup | 4.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Frederickson | 4.1 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Creek | 4.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alderton | 4.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Summit | 5.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McMillin, WA (29.1 minutes), Summit View, WA (29.3 minutes), Puyallup, WA (31.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orting, WA (39.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Key Center | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Frederickson | 35.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Clear Lake (Pierce County) | 35.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 22 | Anderson Island | 35.5 minutes (±10.2) |
| 23 | Canterwood | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 24 | Ruston | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 25 | South Hill | 33.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Maplewood | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Clover Creek | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 South Hill
How long is the average commute in South Hill?
Workers who live in South Hill, WA take an average of 33.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Hill without a car?
2.8% of households in South Hill have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Hill?
15.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in South Hill worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill CDP, 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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