How long is the commute from Yuma, AZ?
Workers who live in Yuma, AZ take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Yuma get to work
| Means of transportation | Yuma | Yuma County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±2.3 points) | 77.7% | 66.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±2.0 points) | 11.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
In Yuma, the average commute is lower than in Yuma County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arizona (25.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Yuma, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Yuma County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Arizona (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yuma County, Yuma ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 209.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Yuma
| Vehicles available | Yuma | Yuma County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±2.3 points) | 34.7% | 34.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±1.6 points) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 21.9% |
In Yuma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yuma County (5.5%).
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 Yuma
| Yuma | Yuma County | Arizona | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% (±0.8 points) | 18.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±1.5 points) | 88.7% (±1.1 points) | 91.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Yuma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Yuma County (88.7%).
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 Yuma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma | — | 18.4 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Somerton | 12 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| San Luis | 12 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Fortuna Foothills | 12 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Avenue B and C | 16 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wellton | 20 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Holtville | 54 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Calexico | 58 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Heber | 61 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Somerton, AZ (22.5 minutes), San Luis, AZ (26.9 minutes), Fortuna Foothills, AZ (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yuma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis | 26.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Avenue B and C | 24.3 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Fortuna Foothills | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 | Somerton | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Wellton | 21.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Yuma | 18.4 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Yuma
How long is the average commute in Yuma?
Workers who live in Yuma, AZ take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Yuma without a car?
5.8% of households in Yuma have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Yuma?
8.4% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Yuma worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yuma city, Arizona
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yuma city, Arizona
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yuma 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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