How long is the commute from South Tucson, AZ?
Workers who live in South Tucson, AZ take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.4% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in South Tucson get to work
| Means of transportation | South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.4% (±12.0 points) | 69.3% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.5% (±7.2 points) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±4.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±5.0 points) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±6.6 points) | 15.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In South Tucson, the average commute is lower than in Pima County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Tucson, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Pima County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pima County, South Tucson ranks 23 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Tucson
| Vehicles available | South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±5.7 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±9.0 points) | 37.2% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±7.0 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±6.6 points) | 19.3% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In South Tucson, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pima County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Arizona (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Tucson
| South Tucson | Pima County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±6.6 points) | 15.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% (±6.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.4% (±8.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Tucson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Pima County (91.9%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (91.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Tucson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tucson | — | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Drexel Heights | 5.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Tucson | 6.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Flowing Wells | 7.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tucson Mountains | 8.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Catalina Foothills | 8.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Valencia West | 9.3 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Tucson Estates | 9.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Summit | 9.3 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Drexel Heights, AZ (26.8 minutes), Tucson Mountains, AZ (26.9 minutes), Valencia West, AZ (37.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pima County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Casas Adobes | 25.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Green Valley | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Catalina Foothills | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | Tucson | 21.9 minutes (±0.3) |
| 21 | Flowing Wells | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Sells | 21.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 23 | South Tucson | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 24 | Ajo | 16.7 minutes (±10.1) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Pima 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 South Tucson
How long is the average commute in South Tucson?
Workers who live in South Tucson, AZ take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Tucson without a car?
16.1% of households in South Tucson have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Tucson?
6.9% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in South Tucson worked from home, and 77.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Tucson 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 South Tucson city, Arizona (place:68850, 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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