How long is the commute from Wapato, WA?
Workers who live in Wapato, WA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
1.6% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Wapato get to work
| Means of transportation | Wapato | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±6.5 points) | 78.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.9% (±6.1 points) | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 7.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Wapato, the average commute is not measurably different from Yakima County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wapato, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Yakima County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yakima County, Wapato ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wapato
| Vehicles available | Wapato | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±7.0 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±7.0 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% (±5.7 points) | 34.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.4% (±7.3 points) | 35.0% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Wapato, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yakima County (5.2%).
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 Wapato
| Wapato | Yakima County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±6.7 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±7.4 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wapato, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yakima County (89.5%).
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 Wapato
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapato | — | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Harrah | 6.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Toppenish | 6.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Zillah | 7.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Union Gap | 8.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Moxee | 8.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Terrace Heights | 11 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Yakima | 12 mi | 17.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Ahtanum | 12 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union Gap, WA (16.2 minutes), Yakima, WA (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yakima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ahtanum | 25.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Sunnyside | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Granger | 23.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Zillah | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Tieton | 22.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Toppenish | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Wapato | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Moxee | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Harrah | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Grandview | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Naches | 19.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Summitview | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | Terrace Heights | 19.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Yakima 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 Wapato
How long is the average commute in Wapato?
Workers who live in Wapato, WA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wapato without a car?
8.5% of households in Wapato have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wapato?
1.6% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Wapato worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wapato city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wapato city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wapato 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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