Pierce County, Washington is a great place to live and work with its beautiful scenery and convenient access to many activities. The public transportation available in Pierce County allows people to get around with ease. Public transit includes bus systems operated by Pierce Transit and Intercity Transit, as well as the Sounder Commuter Rail that runs between Tacoma and Seattle. Additionally, there are several ferry services available for intercity travel. The Pierce County Ferry District operates the ferry system between Anderson Island, Ketron Island, Steilacoom, McNeil Island and various points on the mainland. This makes it easy for locals to enjoy all that Pierce County has to offer without needing a car or having to drive long distances.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Pierce County takes 31.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Pierce County get to work:
- 78.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.5% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 3.5% take mass transit