How long is the commute from West Richland, WA?
Workers who live in West Richland, WA take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in West Richland get to work
| Means of transportation | West Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±3.5 points) | 73.5% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±2.3 points) | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±2.9 points) | 12.9% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In West Richland, the average commute is higher than in Benton County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Richland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, West Richland ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 289 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Richland
| Vehicles available | West Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.7% (±3.1 points) | 26.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±4.3 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.8% (±3.7 points) | 30.7% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In West Richland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Benton County (5.9%).
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 West Richland
| West Richland | Benton County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±2.9 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.9 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Richland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benton County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Richland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Richland | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Richland | 4.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Benton City | 5.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Pasco | 11 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kennewick | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Pasco | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Finley | 19 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Prosser | 20 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Burbank | 21 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland, WA (20.4 minutes), Kennewick, WA (21.3 minutes), Prosser, WA (20.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burbank, WA (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finley | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Benton City | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | West Richland | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Kennewick | 21.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Prosser | 20.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Richland | 20.4 minutes (±1.1) |
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 West Richland
How long is the average commute in West Richland?
Workers who live in West Richland, WA take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Richland without a car?
3.5% of households in West Richland have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Richland?
16.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in West Richland worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Richland city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Richland city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Richland city, 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 West Richland city, Washington (place:77665, 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 last updated on .
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