How long is the commute from Clifton, CO?
Workers who live in Clifton, CO take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Clifton get to work
| Means of transportation | Clifton | Mesa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±4.8 points) | 72.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±3.5 points) | 8.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±3.9 points) | 13.7% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Clifton, the average commute is not measurably different from Mesa County (18.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clifton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mesa County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mesa County, Clifton ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clifton
| Vehicles available | Clifton | Mesa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.0 points) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±5.7 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±4.7 points) | 36.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±4.0 points) | 27.3% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Clifton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mesa County (6.0%).
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 Clifton
| Clifton | Mesa County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±3.9 points) | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.5 points) | 92.6% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clifton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mesa County (92.6%).
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 Clifton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton | — | 22.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Fruitvale | 1.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Orchard Mesa | 4.3 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Junction | 5.8 mi | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Palisade | 5.9 mi | 32.3 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Redlands | 10 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fruita | 15 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Loma | 21 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| De Beque | 21 mi | 35.3 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand Junction, CO (15.8 minutes), Loma, CO (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: De Beque, CO (35.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mesa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | De Beque | 35.3 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Palisade | 32.3 minutes (±12.2) |
| 3 | Clifton | 22.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Fruitvale | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Collbran | 20.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Fruita | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Redlands | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Orchard Mesa | 18.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Loma | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Mesa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Clifton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Clifton
How long is the average commute in Clifton?
Workers who live in Clifton, CO take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clifton without a car?
3.7% of households in Clifton have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clifton?
14.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Clifton worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clifton CDP, 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 Clifton CDP, Colorado (place:15165, in state:08).
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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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