How long is the commute from Carefree, AZ?
Workers who live in Carefree, AZ take an average of 36.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
50.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.1 minutes (±11.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 50.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Carefree get to work
| Means of transportation | Carefree | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.2% (±14.9 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±4.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 50.2% (±15.7 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Carefree, the average commute is not measurably different from Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carefree, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Maricopa County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Maricopa County, Carefree ranks 2 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 23 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carefree
| Vehicles available | Carefree | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±9.0 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±9.8 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±9.2 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Carefree, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Maricopa County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carefree
| Carefree | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 50.2% (±15.7 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±2.4 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Carefree, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Maricopa County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carefree
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carefree | — | 36.1 minutes (±11.7) | — |
| Cave Creek | 4.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsdale | 10 mi | 21.6 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| New River | 11 mi | 34.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Anthem | 12 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Verde | 15 mi | 28.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Hills | 18 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Valley | 19 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Phoenix | 20 mi | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scottsdale, AZ (21.6 minutes), Paradise Valley, AZ (20.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle City | 47.0 minutes (±24.3) |
| 2 | Carefree | 36.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 3 | New River | 34.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Buckeye | 33.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Queen Creek | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 6 | Surprise | 30.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 | El Mirage | 30.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Citrus Park | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 8 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 Carefree
How long is the average commute in Carefree?
Workers who live in Carefree, AZ take an average of 36.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carefree without a car?
0.0% of households in Carefree have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carefree?
50.2% (±15.7 points) of workers who live in Carefree worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carefree town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carefree town, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carefree town, Arizona
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 Carefree town, Arizona (place:10180, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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