How long is the commute from Sudden Valley, WA?
Workers who live in Sudden Valley, WA take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
18.3% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Sudden Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Sudden Valley | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±7.2 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±4.4 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.3% (±5.1 points) | 14.8% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Sudden Valley, the average commute is higher than in Whatcom County (21.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sudden Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whatcom County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whatcom County, Sudden Valley ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 132 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sudden Valley
| Vehicles available | Sudden Valley | Whatcom County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±5.4 points) | 29.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.5% (±7.5 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±6.2 points) | 28.2% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Sudden Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Whatcom County (6.4%).
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 Sudden Valley
| Sudden Valley | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.3% (±5.1 points) | 14.8% (±1.1 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.6 points) | 97.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sudden Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Whatcom County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sudden Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudden Valley | — | 31.2 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Geneva | 3.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bellingham | 6.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Marietta-Alderwood | 11 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Everson | 13 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nooksack | 14 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 14 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Sedro-Woolley | 15 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynden | 16 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellingham, WA (18.1 minutes), Marietta-Alderwood, WA (17.9 minutes), Ferndale, WA (21.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whatcom County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peaceful Valley | 51.7 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Point Roberts | 32.5 minutes (±15.1) |
| 3 | Sudden Valley | 31.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Nooksack | 29.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sumas | 29.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Birch Bay | 26.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Everson | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Geneva | 23.4 minutes (±12.1) |
| 9 | Ferndale | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Whatcom County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley
How long is the average commute in Sudden Valley?
Workers who live in Sudden Valley, WA take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sudden Valley without a car?
3.4% of households in Sudden Valley have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sudden Valley?
18.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Sudden Valley worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sudden Valley CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sudden Valley CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sudden Valley 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 Sudden Valley CDP, Washington (place:68200, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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