How long is the commute from Mesa, AZ?
Workers who live in Mesa, AZ take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Mesa get to work
| Means of transportation | Mesa | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.8% (±0.9 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±0.7 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±0.6 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Mesa, the average commute is lower than in Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mesa, 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, Mesa ranks 21 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mesa
| Vehicles available | Mesa | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±0.9 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±0.9 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±0.6 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Mesa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Maricopa County (5.1%).
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 Mesa
| Mesa | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±0.6 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mesa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Mesa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa | — | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Gilbert | 6.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Apache Junction | 10 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Chandler | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Tempe | 12 mi | 20.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Queen Creek | 13 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Fountain Hills | 14 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Guadalupe | 14 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Sun Lakes | 16 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chandler, AZ (23.9 minutes), Tempe, AZ (20.9 minutes), Guadalupe, AZ (18.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gilbert, AZ (25.9 minutes), Apache Junction, AZ (28.1 minutes), Queen Creek, AZ (31.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 18 (tie) | Litchfield Park | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Phoenix | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) |
| 21 | Mesa | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Sun City | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Chandler | 23.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 24 | Wickenburg | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 25 | Tolleson | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Sun City West | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Scottsdale | 21.6 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 Mesa
How long is the average commute in Mesa?
Workers who live in Mesa, AZ take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mesa without a car?
5.2% of households in Mesa have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mesa?
18.7% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Mesa worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesa city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesa city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesa 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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