How long is the commute from Sierra Vista, AZ?
Workers who live in Sierra Vista, AZ take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Sierra Vista get to work
| Means of transportation | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±2.6 points) | 74.1% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 9.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±2.1 points) | 12.2% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Sierra Vista, the average commute is lower than in Cochise County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sierra Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cochise County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cochise County, Sierra Vista ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sierra Vista
| Vehicles available | Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±0.9 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±2.6 points) | 30.8% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±2.4 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±2.5 points) | 27.4% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Sierra Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cochise County (5.3%).
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 Sierra Vista
| Sierra Vista | Cochise County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±2.1 points) | 12.2% (±1.2 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±1.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sierra Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cochise County (87.5%).
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 Sierra Vista
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Huachuca City | 4.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 9.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Whetstone | 11 mi | 46.3 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Tombstone | 18 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| St. David | 23 mi | 24.6 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Benson | 24 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Bisbee | 25 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Patagonia | 25 mi | 19.3 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ (27.2 minutes), Whetstone, AZ (46.3 minutes), Benson, AZ (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cochise County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sierra Vista Southeast | 27.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | St. David | 24.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 8 | Douglas | 23.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Tombstone | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Huachuca City | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Bisbee | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Sierra Vista | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Willcox | 15.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Cochise 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 Sierra Vista
How long is the average commute in Sierra Vista?
Workers who live in Sierra Vista, AZ take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sierra Vista without a car?
4.0% of households in Sierra Vista have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sierra Vista?
12.3% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Sierra Vista worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sierra Vista city, 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 Sierra Vista city, Arizona (place:66820, in state:04).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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