How long is the commute from Flagstaff, AZ?
Workers who live in Flagstaff, AZ take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
8.5% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Flagstaff get to work
| Means of transportation | Flagstaff | Coconino County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.7% (±2.1 points) | 65.0% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±1.5 points) | 10.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.5% (±1.2 points) | 7.2% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Flagstaff, the average commute is lower than in Coconino County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Flagstaff, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Coconino County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Coconino County, Flagstaff ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Flagstaff
| Vehicles available | Flagstaff | Coconino County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±2.8 points) | 30.4% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±2.2 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±2.5 points) | 27.6% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Flagstaff, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Coconino County (5.6%).
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 Flagstaff
| Flagstaff | Coconino County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.9 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.8 points) | 96.0% (±0.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±1.8 points) | 84.2% (±1.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Flagstaff, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Coconino County (84.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Flagstaff
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | — | 16.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Mountainaire | 6.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Kachina Village | 7.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Doney Park | 8.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Mountain View Ranches | 9.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Timberline-Fernwood | 9.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Bellemont | 12 mi | 34.9 minutes (±19.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Valley | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parks | 21 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountainaire, AZ (21.3 minutes), Kachina Village, AZ (28.1 minutes), Doney Park, AZ (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Coconino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Doney Park | 21.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Mountainaire | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | LeChee | 21.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Tuba City | 20.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 | Williams | 19.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Fort Valley | 18.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Flagstaff | 16.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | Fredonia | 16.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Page | 10.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Grand Canyon Village | 9.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 | Tusayan | 7.1 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Coconino 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 Flagstaff
How long is the average commute in Flagstaff?
Workers who live in Flagstaff, AZ take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Flagstaff without a car?
6.4% of households in Flagstaff have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Flagstaff?
13.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Flagstaff worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flagstaff city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flagstaff city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flagstaff 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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