How long is the commute from Walla Walla, WA?
Workers who live in Walla Walla, WA take an average of 12.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
8.1% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.8 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Walla Walla get to work
| Means of transportation | Walla Walla | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.4% (±3.6 points) | 70.1% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±2.2 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.1% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.5 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.5% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Walla Walla, the average commute is lower than in Walla Walla County (15.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Walla Walla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walla Walla County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walla Walla County, Walla Walla ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 458 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Walla Walla
| Vehicles available | Walla Walla | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.9 points) | 6.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±3.4 points) | 31.8% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.1% (±2.7 points) | 31.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±3.2 points) | 30.4% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Walla Walla, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walla Walla County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Walla Walla
| Walla Walla | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.5% (±1.6 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±2.9 points) | 89.1% (±1.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Walla Walla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walla Walla County (89.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Walla Walla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | — | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Walla Walla East | 2.2 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 3.1 mi | 11.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| College Place | 3.2 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Milton-Freewater | 9.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Umapine | 10 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Prescott | 16 mi | 39.0 minutes (±10.8) | Higher |
| Waitsburg | 17 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Weston | 18 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milton-Freewater, OR (17.2 minutes), Umapine, OR (18.8 minutes), Prescott, WA (39.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walla Walla County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott | 39.0 minutes (±10.8) |
| 2 | Burbank | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Waitsburg | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Walla Walla East | 16.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | College Place | 13.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Walla Walla | 12.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Garrett | 11.1 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Walla Walla
How long is the average commute in Walla Walla?
Workers who live in Walla Walla, WA take an average of 12.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Walla Walla without a car?
8.4% of households in Walla Walla have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Walla Walla?
13.3% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Walla Walla worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walla Walla 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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