How long is the commute from Spokane, WA?
Workers who live in Spokane, WA take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Spokane get to work
| Means of transportation | Spokane | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±1.3 points) | 69.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±0.8 points) | 15.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Spokane, the average commute is lower than in Spokane County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spokane, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Spokane County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spokane County, Spokane ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 367 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spokane
| Vehicles available | Spokane | Spokane County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±0.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±1.1 points) | 29.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±1.1 points) | 37.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±0.8 points) | 25.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Spokane, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Spokane County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spokane
| Spokane | Spokane County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±0.8 points) | 15.5% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±0.7 points) | 92.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spokane, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Spokane County (92.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spokane
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | — | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Town and Country | 4.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Country Homes | 5.6 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Airway Heights | 6.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 6.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Millwood | 7.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Mead | 8.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Spokane Valley | 9.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchild AFB | 11 mi | 9.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Millwood, WA (18.1 minutes), Fairchild AFB, WA (9.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairwood (Spokane County), WA (30.4 minutes), Mead, WA (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spokane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Town and Country | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Liberty Lake | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Airway Heights | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cheney | 21.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Medical Lake | 21.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 | Spokane | 20.6 minutes (±0.5) |
| 17 | Country Homes | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Millwood | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 19 | Fairchild AFB | 9.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Spokane 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 Spokane
How long is the average commute in Spokane?
Workers who live in Spokane, WA take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spokane without a car?
9.5% of households in Spokane have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spokane?
15.0% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Spokane worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spokane 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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