How long is the commute from Buena Vista, CO?
Workers who live in Buena Vista, CO take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Buena Vista get to work
| Means of transportation | Buena Vista | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±12.8 points) | 59.6% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±2.6 points) | 7.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±7.0 points) | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±10.9 points) | 24.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Buena Vista, the average commute is not measurably different from Chaffee County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buena Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chaffee County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chaffee County, Buena Vista ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 301 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buena Vista
| Vehicles available | Buena Vista | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.9% (±9.7 points) | 21.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±14.9 points) | 45.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.8% (±16.9 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Buena Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chaffee County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Buena Vista
| Buena Vista | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±10.9 points) | 24.5% (±4.8 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±8.1 points) | 96.4% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±9.8 points) | 89.7% (±2.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Buena Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chaffee County (89.7%).
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 Buena Vista
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista | — | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Poncha Springs | 22 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Salida | 22 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fairplay | 28 mi | 33.1 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Leadville | 30 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Leadville North | 31 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Alma | 32 mi | 26.3 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
| Blue River | 43 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Crested Butte | 45 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairplay, CO (33.1 minutes), Leadville, CO (25.6 minutes), Leadville North, CO (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chaffee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salida | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Poncha Springs | 14.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Buena Vista | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Buena Vista
How long is the average commute in Buena Vista?
Workers who live in Buena Vista, CO take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buena Vista without a car?
4.0% of households in Buena Vista have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buena Vista?
16.1% (±10.9 points) of workers who live in Buena Vista worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Vista town, 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 Buena Vista town, Colorado (place:10105, in state:08).
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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