How long is the commute from Centennial, CO?
Workers who live in Centennial, CO take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
26.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Centennial get to work
| Means of transportation | Centennial | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.6% (±1.9 points) | 65.5% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±0.9 points) | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Centennial, the average commute is not measurably different from Arapahoe County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Centennial, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Arapahoe County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Arapahoe County, Centennial ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 130 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Centennial
| Vehicles available | Centennial | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±1.5 points) | 31.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±1.9 points) | 39.7% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±1.3 points) | 23.1% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Centennial, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Arapahoe County (5.3%).
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 Centennial
| Centennial | Arapahoe County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.9% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.3 points) | 97.9% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Centennial, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Arapahoe County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Centennial
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Inverness | 1.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Cherry Creek | 1.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dove Valley | 2.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Acres Green | 3.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Village | 3.1 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Meridian | 3.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Foxfield | 4.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree | 4.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Inverness, CO (20.6 minutes), Greenwood Village, CO (19.9 minutes), Meridian, CO (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Arapahoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Byers | 37.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Aetna Estates | 29.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Aurora | 28.6 minutes (±0.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Sheridan | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Strasburg | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Foxfield | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Centennial | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Bow Mar | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Four Square Mile | 25.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Littleton | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 | Columbine Valley | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Cherry Creek | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Holly Hills | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Arapahoe 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 Centennial
How long is the average commute in Centennial?
Workers who live in Centennial, CO take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Centennial without a car?
2.9% of households in Centennial have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Centennial?
26.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Centennial worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centennial 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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Figures last updated on .
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