How long is the commute from Wauna, WA?
Workers who live in Wauna, WA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Wauna get to work
| Means of transportation | Wauna | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±8.0 points) | 70.7% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±6.5 points) | 13.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Wauna, the average commute is not measurably different from Pierce County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wauna, 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, Wauna ranks 45 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 187 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wauna
| Vehicles available | Wauna | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±6.6 points) | 27.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±7.7 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.8% (±7.7 points) | 28.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Wauna, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Wauna
| Wauna | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±6.5 points) | 13.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wauna, 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 Wauna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauna | — | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Stansberry Lake | 2.0 mi | 43.7 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Burley | 2.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Purdy | 3.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Canterwood | 3.2 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Rosedale | 3.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Gig Harbor | 4.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood | 4.9 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Key Center | 5.4 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Purdy, WA (21.0 minutes), Rosedale, WA (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stansberry Lake, WA (43.7 minutes), Canterwood, WA (34.6 minutes), Key Center, WA (36.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Sumner | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 40 | Artondale | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lakewood | 29.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 41 (tie) | Summit View | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | McMillin | 29.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 44 | Tacoma | 28.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 45 | Wauna | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 46 | Edgewood | 28.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 47 | University Place | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 | Steilacoom | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 49 | Fife | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Summit | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 51 | Fife Heights | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wauna 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 Wauna
How long is the average commute in Wauna?
Workers who live in Wauna, WA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wauna without a car?
1.0% of households in Wauna have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wauna?
15.9% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Wauna worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauna 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 Wauna CDP, Washington (place:76615, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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