How long is the commute from Payson, AZ?
Workers who live in Payson, AZ take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Payson get to work
| Means of transportation | Payson | Gila County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±6.8 points) | 66.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.4% (±6.5 points) | 16.8% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±4.5 points) | 12.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Payson, the average commute is not measurably different from Gila County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Payson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gila County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gila County, Payson ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Payson
| Vehicles available | Payson | Gila County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.1 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±4.7 points) | 31.3% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±4.4 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±3.9 points) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Payson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gila County (6.4%).
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 Payson
| Payson | Gila County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±4.5 points) | 12.2% (±2.0 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.0 points) | 91.8% (±1.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.7% (±3.6 points) | 82.2% (±2.1 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Payson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gila County (82.2%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Payson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | — | 19.4 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Star Valley | 5.7 mi | 15.2 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine | 12 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 15 mi | 73.4 minutes (±19.8) | Higher |
| Tonto Basin | 28 mi | 54.4 minutes (±14.4) | Higher |
| Camp Verde | 38 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Lake Montezuma | 39 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Rio Verde | 41 mi | 28.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Heber-Overgaard | 44 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Strawberry, AZ (73.4 minutes), Tonto Basin, AZ (54.4 minutes), Camp Verde, AZ (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gila County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry | 73.4 minutes (±19.8) |
| 2 | Tonto Basin | 54.4 minutes (±14.4) |
| 3 | Pine | 28.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Hayden | 25.8 minutes (±11.0) |
| 5 | Globe | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | San Carlos | 21.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Payson | 19.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Miami | 18.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Canyon Day | 17.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Star Valley | 15.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 11 | Central Heights-Midland City | 15.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Claypool | 14.0 minutes (±4.5) |
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 Payson
How long is the average commute in Payson?
Workers who live in Payson, AZ take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Payson without a car?
6.7% of households in Payson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Payson?
13.9% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Payson worked from home, and 85.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson town, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson town, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Payson 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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Figures last updated on .
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