According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.
The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.
Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.
This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.
Statistic | Whidbey Island Station | Washington | National |
Average one way commute | 8min | 27min | 26min |
Workers who drive to work | 49.9% | 72.3% | 76.4% |
Workers who carpool | 17.8% | 10.2% | 9.3% |
Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 6.2% | 5.1% |
Workers who bicycle | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Workers who walk | 31.3% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
Working from home | 0.0% | 5.6% | 4.6% |