How long is the commute from Boulder, CO?
Workers who live in Boulder, CO take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
9.5% of workers walk to work.
34.4% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 34.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Boulder get to work
| Means of transportation | Boulder | Boulder County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 39.1% (±1.7 points) | 52.8% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±0.6 points) | 5.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.4% (±1.9 points) | 31.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Boulder, the average commute is lower than in Boulder County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boulder, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Boulder County (2.6%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boulder County, Boulder ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boulder
| Vehicles available | Boulder | Boulder County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±1.2 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±2.0 points) | 33.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±1.7 points) | 39.2% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 21.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Boulder, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Boulder County (5.2%).
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 Boulder
| Boulder | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.4% (±1.9 points) | 31.2% (±1.1 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.3 points) | 98.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Boulder, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boulder County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boulder
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | — | 18.1 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Gunbarrel | 5.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Louisville | 6.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Niwot | 7.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Superior | 8.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lafayette | 8.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Jamestown | 10 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Coal Creek (community) | 10 mi | 41.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Erie | 11 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gunbarrel, CO (21.8 minutes), Louisville, CO (22.4 minutes), Superior, CO (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boulder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lafayette | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Louisville | 22.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 (tie) | Superior | 22.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Lyons | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Gunbarrel | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Niwot | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Boulder | 18.1 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Boulder 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 Boulder
How long is the average commute in Boulder?
Workers who live in Boulder, CO take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boulder without a car?
9.1% of households in Boulder have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boulder?
34.4% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Boulder worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boulder city, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Boulder city, Colorado (place:07850, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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