How long is the commute from Arvada, CO?
Workers who live in Arvada, CO take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
24.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Arvada get to work
| Means of transportation | Arvada | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±1.6 points) | 64.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.5% (±1.4 points) | 25.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Arvada, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (26.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arvada, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Arvada ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 128 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arvada
| Vehicles available | Arvada | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±1.8 points) | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±1.9 points) | 41.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±1.5 points) | 25.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Arvada, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (4.0%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arvada
| Arvada | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.5% (±1.4 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.5 points) | 97.6% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Arvada, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arvada
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada | — | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Fairmount | 3.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Wheat Ridge | 4.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Westminster | 5.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Applewood | 6.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shaw Heights | 6.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 6.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Berkley | 6.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Superior | 6.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmount, CO (23.3 minutes), Wheat Ridge, CO (23.4 minutes), Mountain View, CO (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Creek (community) | 41.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 2 | Morrison | 34.2 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 | Evergreen | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Edgewater | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Ken Caryl | 27.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Columbine | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Arvada | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Dakota Ridge | 25.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 | Lakewood | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Golden | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Genesee | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Wheat Ridge | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jefferson 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 Arvada
How long is the average commute in Arvada?
Workers who live in Arvada, CO take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arvada without a car?
3.3% of households in Arvada have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arvada?
24.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Arvada worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvada city, Colorado
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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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