How long is the commute from Three Lakes, WA?
Workers who live in Three Lakes, WA take an average of 40.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.1 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Three Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Three Lakes | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±5.4 points) | 65.0% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±5.1 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Three Lakes, the average commute is higher than in 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 Three Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Snohomish County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Snohomish County, Three Lakes ranks 6 of 55 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 31 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Three Lakes
| Vehicles available | Three Lakes | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 27.9% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±7.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 58.2% (±7.9 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Three Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Three Lakes
| Three Lakes | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±5.1 points) | 20.0% (±0.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±4.0 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±3.7 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Three Lakes, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Three Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes | — | 40.1 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Chain Lake | 3.7 mi | 38.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Machias | 4.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Cavalero | 4.8 mi | 40.5 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe North | 5.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bunk Foss | 5.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Snohomish | 5.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Lake Stevens | 6.4 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Woods Creek | 6.4 mi | 39.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Machias, WA (26.5 minutes), Bunk Foss, WA (30.3 minutes), Snohomish, WA (29.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cathcart | 47.4 minutes (±18.6) |
| 2 | Gold Bar | 47.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Arlington Heights | 41.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Cavalero | 40.5 minutes (±11.3) |
| 5 | Canyon Creek | 40.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Three Lakes | 40.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Index | 39.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 8 | Woods Creek | 39.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 9 | Lake Ketchum | 38.5 minutes (±10.6) |
| 10 | Chain Lake | 38.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 | Lake Goodwin | 38.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 | Sultan | 37.7 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 12 of 55 places in Snohomish County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes
How long is the average commute in Three Lakes?
Workers who live in Three Lakes, WA take an average of 40.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Three Lakes without a car?
1.2% of households in Three Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Three Lakes?
18.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Three Lakes worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Lakes CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Lakes CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes CDP, Washington (place:71330, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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