How long is the commute from Yakima, WA?
Workers who live in Yakima, WA take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Yakima get to work
| Means of transportation | Yakima | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±1.9 points) | 78.8% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±1.3 points) | 11.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Yakima, the average commute is lower than in 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 Yakima, 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, Yakima ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Yakima
| Vehicles available | Yakima | Yakima County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.4 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±2.5 points) | 25.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±2.3 points) | 34.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±2.2 points) | 35.0% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Yakima, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Yakima
| Yakima | Yakima County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±1.4 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Yakima, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yakima County (89.5%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Yakima
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | — | 17.8 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Union Gap | 3.7 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Selah | 3.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ahtanum | 3.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Summitview | 5.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gleed | 5.4 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Terrace Heights | 5.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Moxee | 7.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Naches | 12 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ahtanum, WA (25.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Yakima | 17.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 16 | Selah | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | Union Gap | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 | Gleed | 15.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 10 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 Yakima
How long is the average commute in Yakima?
Workers who live in Yakima, WA take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Yakima without a car?
7.4% of households in Yakima have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Yakima?
7.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Yakima worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yakima city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yakima city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yakima 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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Figures last updated on .
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