How long is the commute from Fairmount, CO?
Workers who live in Fairmount, CO take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
28.6% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Fairmount get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmount | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±5.3 points) | 64.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.6% (±4.8 points) | 25.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Fairmount, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmount, 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, Fairmount ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmount
| Vehicles available | Fairmount | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.5% (±3.3 points) | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±6.4 points) | 41.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.4% (±4.8 points) | 25.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Fairmount, 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 Fairmount
| Fairmount | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.6% (±4.8 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.6 points) | 97.6% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±1.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmount, 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 Fairmount
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount | — | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Arvada | 3.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Applewood | 3.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wheat Ridge | 3.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Golden | 4.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Pleasant View | 4.2 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mountain View | 6.2 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Edgewater | 6.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 7.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Pleasant View, CO (18.5 minutes), Mountain View, CO (18.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arvada, CO (26.1 minutes), Lakewood, CO (25.5 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | West Pleasant View | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Mountain View | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairmount 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 Fairmount
How long is the average commute in Fairmount?
Workers who live in Fairmount, CO take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmount without a car?
1.2% of households in Fairmount have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmount?
28.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Fairmount worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount 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 Fairmount CDP, Colorado (place:25550, 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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