How long is the commute from Fountain Hills, AZ?
Workers who live in Fountain Hills, AZ take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
30.5% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Fountain Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Fountain Hills | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±4.3 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.5% (±4.3 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills, 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, Fountain Hills ranks 12 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fountain Hills
| Vehicles available | Fountain Hills | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±3.6 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±3.5 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±3.2 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills
| Fountain Hills | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.5% (±4.3 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.6 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Hills | — | 28.6 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Scottsdale | 8.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Rio Verde | 9.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Valley | 13 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Mesa | 14 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carefree | 18 mi | 36.1 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tempe | 19 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Apache Junction | 19 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| 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), Tempe, AZ (20.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Surprise | 30.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 | El Mirage | 30.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 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) |
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 Fountain Hills
How long is the average commute in Fountain Hills?
Workers who live in Fountain Hills, AZ take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fountain Hills without a car?
1.4% of households in Fountain Hills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fountain Hills?
30.5% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Fountain Hills worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Hills town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Hills town, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Hills town, 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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