How long is the commute from Surprise, AZ?
Workers who live in Surprise, AZ take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Surprise get to work
| Means of transportation | Surprise | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±1.9 points) | 64.8% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±1.3 points) | 9.5% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±1.7 points) | 20.8% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Surprise, the average commute is higher than in Maricopa County (26.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Surprise, 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, Surprise ranks 6 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Surprise
| Vehicles available | Surprise | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±0.6 points) | 5.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±1.5 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±1.6 points) | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±1.5 points) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Surprise, 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 Surprise
| Surprise | Maricopa County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±1.7 points) | 20.8% (±0.3 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±0.7 points) | 93.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Surprise, 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 Surprise
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise | — | 30.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Sun City West | 5.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| El Mirage | 9.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Park | 9.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Youngtown | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Sun City | 10 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Peoria | 12 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Circle City | 12 mi | 47.0 minutes (±24.3) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield Park | 13 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sun City West, AZ (21.7 minutes), Youngtown, AZ (27.3 minutes), Sun City, AZ (24.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circle City | 47.0 minutes (±24.3) |
| 2 | Carefree | 36.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 3 | New River | 34.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Buckeye | 33.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Queen Creek | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 Surprise
How long is the average commute in Surprise?
Workers who live in Surprise, AZ take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Surprise without a car?
3.3% of households in Surprise have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Surprise?
19.5% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Surprise worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surprise city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surprise city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Surprise city, Arizona
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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 last updated on .
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