How long is the commute from Commerce City, CO?
Workers who live in Commerce City, CO take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Commerce City get to work
| Means of transportation | Commerce City | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±2.7 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±2.3 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Commerce City, the average commute is not measurably different from Adams County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Commerce City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Adams County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Commerce City ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Commerce City
| Vehicles available | Commerce City | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.2 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±3.4 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±3.1 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±2.9 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Commerce City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.7%).
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 Commerce City
| Commerce City | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±2.3 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±2.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Commerce City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (92.9%).
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 Commerce City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce City | — | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Brighton | 5.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Derby | 7.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Todd Creek | 7.7 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton | 8.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lochbuie | 9.5 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Welby | 9.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Denver | 9.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Northglenn | 10 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Derby, CO (25.7 minutes), Denver, CO (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennett | 39.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Federal Heights | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Todd Creek | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Brighton | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Thornton | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Commerce City | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Twin Lakes | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Sherrelwood | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Shaw Heights | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Northglenn | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Welby | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Berkley | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Adams 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 Commerce City
How long is the average commute in Commerce City?
Workers who live in Commerce City, CO take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Commerce City without a car?
3.6% of households in Commerce City have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Commerce City?
17.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Commerce City worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commerce City city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commerce City city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Commerce City 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 Commerce City city, Colorado (place:16495, 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 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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