How long is the commute from University Place, WA?
Workers who live in University Place, WA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in University Place get to work
| Means of transportation | University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±3.0 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±2.2 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±2.1 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In University Place, the average commute is lower than in Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In University Place, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, University Place ranks 47 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in University Place
| Vehicles available | University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.1 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±2.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±2.7 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±2.5 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In University Place, 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 University Place
| University Place | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±2.1 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In University Place, 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 University Place
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place | — | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Fircrest | 1.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Lakewood | 3.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Steilacoom | 3.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tacoma | 4.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wollochet | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Island | 5.5 mi | 38.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Ruston | 5.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| McChord AFB | 6.3 mi | 13.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fircrest, WA (23.3 minutes), McChord AFB, WA (13.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fox Island, WA (38.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 (tie) | Lakewood | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 (tie) | Summit View | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | McMillin | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 44 | Tacoma | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Wauna | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 46 | Edgewood | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | University Place | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 | Steilacoom | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 49 | Fife | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Summit | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 51 | Fife Heights | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 | DuPont | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 53 | Wollochet | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce 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 University Place
How long is the average commute in University Place?
Workers who live in University Place, WA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in University Place without a car?
3.8% of households in University Place have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in University Place?
16.9% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in University Place worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Place 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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