How long is the commute from Chinle, AZ?
Workers who live in Chinle, AZ take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
10.7% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Chinle get to work
| Means of transportation | Chinle | Apache County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±8.0 points) | 80.4% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 4.4% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±2.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.7% (±5.3 points) | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Chinle, the average commute is lower than in Apache County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chinle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Apache County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Apache County, Chinle ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chinle
| Vehicles available | Chinle | Apache County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±4.3 points) | 11.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±10.4 points) | 34.3% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.6% (±8.7 points) | 27.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±6.9 points) | 26.2% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Chinle, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Apache County (11.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chinle
| Chinle | Apache County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% (±1.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.8% (±6.7 points) | 75.3% (±1.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 59.5% (±9.9 points) | 60.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chinle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Apache County (60.0%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chinle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Tsaile | 23 mi | 18.2 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lukachukai | 27 mi | 38.4 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Navajo | 35 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Pinon | 36 mi | 24.7 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Defiance | 40 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Michaels | 43 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Window Rock | 44 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| First Mesa | 49 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lukachukai, AZ (38.4 minutes), Navajo, NM (26.0 minutes), St. Michaels, AZ (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Apache County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukachukai | 38.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | St. Michaels | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Window Rock | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Fort Defiance | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Chinle | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Eagar | 18.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Tsaile | 18.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | St. Johns | 16.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Springerville | 13.3 minutes (±4.4) |
Chinle 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 Chinle
How long is the average commute in Chinle?
Workers who live in Chinle, AZ take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chinle without a car?
6.2% of households in Chinle have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chinle?
5.6% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Chinle worked from home, and 59.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinle CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinle CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinle CDP, 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 Chinle CDP, Arizona (place:12770, in state:04).
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 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.
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