How long is the commute from Blue River, CO?
Workers who live in Blue River, CO take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
31.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Blue River get to work
| Means of transportation | Blue River | Summit County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.7% (±13.9 points) | 55.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.8 points) | 9.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 4.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±5.7 points) | 6.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.1% (±14.2 points) | 23.7% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Blue River, the average commute is not measurably different from Summit County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blue River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Summit County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Summit County, Blue River ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 264 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blue River
| Vehicles available | Blue River | Summit County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.1 points) | 2.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.2% (±6.7 points) | 28.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.1% (±13.7 points) | 45.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.7% (±13.3 points) | 23.6% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Blue River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Summit County (2.2%).
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 Blue River
| Blue River | Summit County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.1% (±14.2 points) | 23.7% (±3.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±9.1 points) | 99.8% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±2.6 points) | 97.8% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blue River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Summit County (97.8%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blue River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River | — | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Breckenridge | 3.5 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Frisco | 9.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Keystone | 10 mi | 17.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 11 mi | 26.3 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dillon | 12 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montezuma | 13 mi | 50.4 minutes (±35.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silverthorne | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay | 16 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Frisco, CO (29.0 minutes), Fairplay, CO (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Summit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montezuma | 50.4 minutes (±35.8) |
| 2 | Frisco | 29.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Silverthorne | 24.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Dillon | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Blue River | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Keystone | 17.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Breckenridge | 14.3 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Blue River
How long is the average commute in Blue River?
Workers who live in Blue River, CO take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blue River without a car?
0.0% of households in Blue River have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blue River?
31.1% (±14.2 points) of workers who live in Blue River worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue River town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue River town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue River town, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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