How long is the commute from Bayfield, CO?
Workers who live in Bayfield, CO take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Bayfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Bayfield | La Plata County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±8.3 points) | 66.1% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±4.3 points) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±3.1 points) | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±4.1 points) | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±6.8 points) | 18.1% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Bayfield, the average commute is lower than in La Plata County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bayfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from La Plata County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In La Plata County, Bayfield ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 266 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bayfield
| Vehicles available | Bayfield | La Plata County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±4.8 points) | 2.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±10.2 points) | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±9.8 points) | 39.9% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±7.3 points) | 28.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Bayfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from La Plata County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bayfield
| Bayfield | La Plata County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±6.8 points) | 18.1% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±3.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±6.8 points) | 90.0% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bayfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from La Plata County (90.0%).
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 Bayfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | — | 17.4 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Ignacio | 8.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Durango | 16 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Center Point | 32 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Pagosa Springs | 33 mi | 17.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Aztec | 36 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Dulce | 38 mi | 10.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Spencerville | 38 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mancos | 39 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Durango, CO (14.3 minutes), Dulce, NM (10.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Center Point, NM (30.6 minutes), Aztec, NM (20.5 minutes), Mancos, CO (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across La Plata County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ignacio | 18.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Bayfield | 17.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Durango | 14.3 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Bayfield
How long is the average commute in Bayfield?
Workers who live in Bayfield, CO take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bayfield without a car?
5.9% of households in Bayfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bayfield?
16.9% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Bayfield worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayfield town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayfield town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayfield town, 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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Figures last updated on .
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