How long is the commute from White Center, WA?
Workers who live in White Center, WA take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% of workers drive alone to work.
7.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.0%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in White Center get to work
| Means of transportation | White Center | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.9% (±4.7 points) | 50.4% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 6.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In White Center, the average commute is higher than in King County (27.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In White Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from King County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Washington (3.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In King County, White Center ranks 27 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in White Center
| Vehicles available | White Center | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±4.6 points) | 11.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±5.2 points) | 37.0% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±5.3 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±4.9 points) | 17.9% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In White Center, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from King County (11.2%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in White Center
| White Center | King County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% (±0.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.0 points) | 98.1% (±0.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±1.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.2 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In White Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from King County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Washington (93.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near White Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Center | — | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Boulevard Park | 1.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Burien | 2.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Tukwila | 4.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| SeaTac | 5.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5.1 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Normandy Park | 5.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mercer Island | 6.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Renton | 7.5 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boulevard Park, WA (24.2 minutes), Burien, WA (26.7 minutes), Tukwila, WA (24.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA (32.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lakeland North | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Auburn | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Kent | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Fall City | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 25 | Renton | 29.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Lakeland South | 29.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 (tie) | White Center | 29.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Maple Heights-Lake Desire | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 | Sammamish | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Snoqualmie | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Kenmore | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Ames Lake | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 33 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
White Center 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 White Center
How long is the average commute in White Center?
Workers who live in White Center, WA take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in White Center without a car?
14.7% of households in White Center have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in White Center?
19.5% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in White Center worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Center 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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