How long is the commute from Dakota Ridge, CO?
Workers who live in Dakota Ridge, CO take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
24.1% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Dakota Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±2.8 points) | 64.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.1% (±2.2 points) | 25.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Dakota Ridge, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dakota Ridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Dakota Ridge ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dakota Ridge
| Vehicles available | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.2% (±2.7 points) | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±2.9 points) | 41.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±2.6 points) | 25.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Dakota Ridge, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (4.0%).
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 Dakota Ridge
| Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.1% (±2.2 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.6 points) | 97.6% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dakota Ridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dakota Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge | — | 25.8 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Ken Caryl | 3.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison | 4.0 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine | 4.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bow Mar | 4.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine Valley | 5.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 6.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 6.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Morrison | 34.2 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 | Evergreen | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Edgewater | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Ken Caryl | 27.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Columbine | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Arvada | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Dakota Ridge | 25.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 | Lakewood | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Golden | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Genesee | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Wheat Ridge | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Applewood | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dakota Ridge 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 Dakota Ridge
How long is the average commute in Dakota Ridge?
Workers who live in Dakota Ridge, CO take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dakota Ridge without a car?
1.8% of households in Dakota Ridge have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dakota Ridge?
24.1% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Dakota Ridge worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
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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 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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