How long is the commute from Waller, WA?
Workers who live in Waller, WA take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
16.5% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Waller get to work
| Means of transportation | Waller | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±6.4 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±5.1 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.5% (±4.8 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Waller, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waller, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Waller ranks 34 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 123 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waller
| Vehicles available | Waller | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±6.1 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±5.2 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.1% (±6.3 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Waller, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Waller
| Waller | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.5% (±4.8 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.3 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±4.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waller, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pierce County (94.6%).
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 Waller
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller | — | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Fife | 2.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Summit | 2.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Midland | 3.0 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Puyallup | 4.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fife Heights | 4.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Milton | 4.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 4.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clover Creek | 4.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fife, WA (26.9 minutes), Summit, WA (25.7 minutes), Fife Heights, WA (25.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Midland | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Alderton | 32.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 29 (tie) | Gig Harbor | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 31 (tie) | Bonney Lake | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Buckley | 32.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 33 | Prairie Heights | 31.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 | Waller | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | North Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Puyallup | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Parkland | 30.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 | Milton | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Sumner | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 40 | Artondale | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Waller 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 Waller
How long is the average commute in Waller?
Workers who live in Waller, WA take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waller without a car?
3.8% of households in Waller have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waller?
16.5% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Waller worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waller CDP, 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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