How long is the commute from Drexel Heights, AZ?
Workers who live in Drexel Heights, AZ take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Drexel Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±4.0 points) | 69.3% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.1 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±2.7 points) | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Drexel Heights, the average commute is higher than in Pima County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Drexel Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pima County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pima County, Drexel Heights ranks 15 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Drexel Heights
| Vehicles available | Drexel Heights | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.5 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±3.3 points) | 37.2% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±4.0 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±3.5 points) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Drexel Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pima County (7.1%).
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 Drexel Heights
| Drexel Heights | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±2.7 points) | 15.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Drexel Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pima County (91.9%).
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 Drexel Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel Heights | — | 26.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Valencia West | 3.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Tucson Estates | 5.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| South Tucson | 5.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Summit | 8.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson Mountains | 9.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Flowing Wells | 10 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Casas Adobes | 14 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Tucson, AZ (20.0 minutes), Tucson, AZ (21.9 minutes), Flowing Wells, AZ (21.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Valencia West, AZ (37.0 minutes), Tucson Estates, AZ (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Vail | 29.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Summit | 29.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Sahuarita | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Tanque Verde | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Marana | 27.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Tucson Mountains | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Drexel Heights | 26.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Oro Valley | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 | Casas Adobes | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Green Valley | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Catalina Foothills | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | Tucson | 21.9 minutes (±0.3) |
| 21 | Flowing Wells | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Pima County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights
How long is the average commute in Drexel Heights?
Workers who live in Drexel Heights, AZ take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Drexel Heights without a car?
3.9% of households in Drexel Heights have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Drexel Heights?
10.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Drexel Heights worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Heights CDP, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Heights CDP, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights CDP, Arizona (place:20540, in state:04).
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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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