How long is the commute from Wenatchee, WA?
Workers who live in Wenatchee, WA take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Wenatchee get to work
| Means of transportation | Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±2.5 points) | 72.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±1.6 points) | 9.6% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Wenatchee, the average commute is lower than in Chelan County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wenatchee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chelan County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chelan County, Wenatchee ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 425 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wenatchee
| Vehicles available | Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±3.4 points) | 27.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±3.1 points) | 38.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±2.5 points) | 28.8% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Wenatchee, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chelan County (5.8%).
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 Wenatchee
| Wenatchee | Chelan County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±1.6 points) | 9.6% (±1.4 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±1.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±2.0 points) | 90.7% (±1.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wenatchee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chelan County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wenatchee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee | — | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| East Wenatchee | 2.5 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| South Wenatchee | 3.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyslope | 4.9 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cashmere | 8.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Rock Island | 9.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Entiat | 17 mi | 33.4 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Waterville | 19 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Leavenworth | 19 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Wenatchee, WA (20.0 minutes), Cashmere, WA (26.0 minutes), Rock Island, WA (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chelan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entiat | 33.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | South Wenatchee | 27.3 minutes (±12.5) |
| 3 | Leavenworth | 27.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Cashmere | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Manson | 20.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Sunnyslope | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Wenatchee | 17.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Chelan | 13.8 minutes (±3.8) |
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 Wenatchee
How long is the average commute in Wenatchee?
Workers who live in Wenatchee, WA take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wenatchee without a car?
8.0% of households in Wenatchee have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wenatchee?
6.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Wenatchee worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wenatchee city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wenatchee city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wenatchee 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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