How long is the commute from South Wenatchee, WA?
Workers who live in South Wenatchee, WA take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.7% of workers drive alone to work.
8.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±12.5)
- Public transportation
- 8.5%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in South Wenatchee get to work
| Means of transportation | South Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.7% (±18.2 points) | 72.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.7% (±17.4 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.5% (±10.7 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±9.9 points) | 9.6% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In South Wenatchee, the average commute is not measurably different from Chelan County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Wenatchee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chelan County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chelan County, South Wenatchee ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 224 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Wenatchee
| Vehicles available | South Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±8.8 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% (±13.4 points) | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.1% (±14.1 points) | 38.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 50.2% (±16.1 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In South Wenatchee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chelan County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Wenatchee
| South Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±9.9 points) | 9.6% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±5.0 points) | 96.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±4.8 points) | 90.7% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Wenatchee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chelan County (90.7%).
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 South Wenatchee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wenatchee | — | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) | — |
| East Wenatchee | 1.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wenatchee | 3.4 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island | 7.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyslope | 8.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cashmere | 12 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Entiat | 20 mi | 33.4 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Waterville | 20 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Leavenworth | 22 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chelan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entiat | 33.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | South Wenatchee | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) |
| 3 | Leavenworth | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Cashmere | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Manson | 20.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Sunnyslope | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Wenatchee | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Chelan | 13.8 minutes (±3.8) |
South Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee
How long is the average commute in South Wenatchee?
Workers who live in South Wenatchee, WA take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Wenatchee without a car?
10.7% of households in South Wenatchee have no vehicle, and 8.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Wenatchee?
8.7% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in South Wenatchee worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Wenatchee CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Wenatchee CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Wenatchee CDP, Washington
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Wenatchee CDP, Washington (place:66185, in state:53).
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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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