How long is the commute from Avondale, AZ?
Workers who live in Avondale, AZ take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Avondale get to work
| Means of transportation | Avondale | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.3% (±2.2 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.5 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±1.7 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Avondale, the average commute is higher than in Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avondale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Maricopa County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Maricopa County, Avondale ranks 14 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avondale
| Vehicles available | Avondale | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.2 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±2.4 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±2.6 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±2.3 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Avondale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Maricopa County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Avondale
| Avondale | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±1.7 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.5 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Avondale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Maricopa County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avondale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | — | 28.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Goodyear | 4.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tolleson | 10 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Litchfield Park | 13 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Park | 17 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale | 17 mi | 27.7 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Youngtown | 19 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| El Mirage | 19 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Buckeye | 20 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tolleson, AZ (21.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: El Mirage, AZ (30.1 minutes), Buckeye, AZ (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Maricopa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Citrus Park | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Cave Creek | 29.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 10 | Goodyear | 29.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | Rio Verde | 28.7 minutes (±9.6) |
| 12 | Fountain Hills | 28.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Peoria | 28.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 14 | Avondale | 28.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 15 | Glendale | 27.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 16 | Youngtown | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Anthem | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Gilbert | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Litchfield Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Phoenix | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Maricopa 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 Avondale
How long is the average commute in Avondale?
Workers who live in Avondale, AZ take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avondale without a car?
4.6% of households in Avondale have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avondale?
14.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Avondale worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avondale city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avondale city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avondale city, Arizona
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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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