How long is the commute from Vancouver, WA?
Workers who live in Vancouver, WA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Vancouver get to work
| Means of transportation | Vancouver | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±1.4 points) | 69.2% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±0.8 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 19.1% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Vancouver, the average commute is lower than in Clark County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vancouver, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clark County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clark County, Vancouver ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 317 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vancouver
| Vehicles available | Vancouver | Clark County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±1.4 points) | 28.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±1.6 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Vancouver, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Clark County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Vancouver
| Vancouver | Clark County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 97.5% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vancouver, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Clark County (94.5%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vancouver
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | — | 23.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Minnehaha | 1.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Five Corners | 3.8 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Hazel Dell | 4.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Orchards | 4.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Barberton | 5.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Shore | 5.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Salmon Creek | 6.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Park | 6.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Minnehaha, WA (20.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Five Corners, WA (26.4 minutes), Orchards, WA (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Ridgefield | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Barberton | 24.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Camas | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Hazel Dell | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 (tie) | Felida | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Salmon Creek | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Vancouver | 23.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | Fern Prairie | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Mount Vista | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Duluth | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 23 | Minnehaha | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Brush Prairie | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Clark 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 Vancouver
How long is the average commute in Vancouver?
Workers who live in Vancouver, WA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vancouver without a car?
6.9% of households in Vancouver have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vancouver?
17.6% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Vancouver worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vancouver 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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