How long is the commute from Alamosa, CO?
Workers who live in Alamosa, CO take an average of 14.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
9.5% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Alamosa get to work
| Means of transportation | Alamosa | Alamosa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±5.4 points) | 74.7% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.6 points) | 12.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.5% (±3.3 points) | 5.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±2.0 points) | 5.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Alamosa, the average commute is not measurably different from Alamosa County (15.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alamosa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alamosa County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alamosa County, Alamosa ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 294 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alamosa
| Vehicles available | Alamosa | Alamosa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±3.0 points) | 7.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±6.7 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±6.7 points) | 36.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±4.1 points) | 24.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Alamosa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Alamosa County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alamosa
| Alamosa | Alamosa County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±2.0 points) | 5.0% (±1.8 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±2.9 points) | 93.4% (±2.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±4.4 points) | 91.8% (±2.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alamosa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alamosa County (91.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alamosa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamosa | — | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Alamosa East | 2.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Jara | 15 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 15 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Monte Vista | 17 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hooper | 19 mi | 54.0 minutes (±29.0) | Higher |
| Blanca | 20 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Manassa | 21 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Romeo | 22 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sanford, CO (25.1 minutes), Hooper, CO (54.0 minutes), Manassa, CO (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alamosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hooper | 54.0 minutes (±29.0) |
| 2 | Alamosa East | 15.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Alamosa | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Alamosa
How long is the average commute in Alamosa?
Workers who live in Alamosa, CO take an average of 14.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alamosa without a car?
10.6% of households in Alamosa have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alamosa?
4.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Alamosa worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamosa city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamosa city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamosa city, Colorado
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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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