How long is the commute from Vashon, WA?
Workers who live in Vashon, WA take an average of 33.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
39.4% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.5 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 39.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Vashon get to work
| Means of transportation | Vashon | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.4% (±7.0 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Vashon, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vashon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, Vashon ranks 10 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vashon
| Vehicles available | Vashon | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±5.1 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±7.2 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.5% (±6.4 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Vashon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in King County (11.2%).
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 Vashon
| Vashon | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.4% (±7.0 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±0.9 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±5.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vashon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vashon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vashon | — | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Normandy Park | 5.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Maplewood | 5.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Des Moines | 6.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burien | 6.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Purdy | 7.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Canterwood | 7.3 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| SeaTac | 7.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Southworth | 8.0 mi | 39.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Normandy Park, WA (24.5 minutes), Burien, WA (26.7 minutes), Purdy, WA (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Maple Valley | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Hobart | 36.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Holm | 36.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Mirrormont | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 35.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Fairwood (King County) | 33.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vashon | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Covington | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Enumclaw | 33.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Riverbend | 32.9 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Federal Way | 32.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | East Renton Highlands | 31.9 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Vashon 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 Vashon
How long is the average commute in Vashon?
Workers who live in Vashon, WA take an average of 33.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vashon without a car?
2.9% of households in Vashon have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vashon?
39.4% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Vashon worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vashon 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 Vashon CDP, Washington (place:74305, 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 last updated on .
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