How long is the commute from Chena Ridge, AK?
Workers who live in Chena Ridge, AK take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Chena Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Chena Ridge | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±8.6 points) | 71.5% | 65.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±6.0 points) | 12.4% | 11.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 5.7% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 3.3% | 5.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±8.5 points) | 6.6% | 9.7% | 15.1% |
In Chena Ridge, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (19.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chena Ridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairbanks North Star Borough, Chena Ridge ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 176.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chena Ridge
| Vehicles available | Chena Ridge | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±10.1 points) | 32.5% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.6% (±12.7 points) | 40.3% | 36.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±8.5 points) | 22.6% | 23.3% | 21.9% |
In Chena Ridge, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fairbanks North Star Borough (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Alaska (9.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chena Ridge
| Chena Ridge | Fairbanks North Star Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±8.5 points) | 6.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.2 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±4.3 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Chena Ridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fairbanks North Star Borough (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alaska (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chena Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chena Ridge | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Ester | 5.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| College | 8.0 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Goldstream | 10 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks | 12 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Farmers Loop | 13 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Badger | 19 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Steele Creek | 20 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| North Pole | 20 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College, AK (16.0 minutes), Fairbanks, AK (14.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Steele Creek, AK (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairbanks North Star Borough, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steele Creek | 27.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Goldstream | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | North Pole | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Badger | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 5 | Farmers Loop | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Ester | 21.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 7 | Chena Ridge | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | College | 16.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Fairbanks | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Eielson AFB | 9.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Chena Ridge 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 Chena Ridge
How long is the average commute in Chena Ridge?
Workers who live in Chena Ridge, AK take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chena Ridge without a car?
0.0% of households in Chena Ridge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chena Ridge?
10.5% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Chena Ridge worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chena Ridge CDP, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chena Ridge CDP, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chena Ridge CDP, Alaska
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 Chena Ridge CDP, Alaska (place:12920, in state:02).
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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