How long is the commute from Federal Heights, CO?
Workers who live in Federal Heights, CO take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Federal Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Federal Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±5.8 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.9% (±5.3 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±3.9 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Federal Heights ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Federal Heights
| Vehicles available | Federal Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±5.3 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±6.3 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±4.9 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Federal Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.7%).
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 Federal Heights
| Federal Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±3.9 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±3.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Heights | — | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Shaw Heights | 1.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sherrelwood | 2.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 2.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Twin Lakes | 3.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Welby | 3.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Northglenn | 3.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Berkley | 4.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Thornton | 5.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westminster, CO (27.0 minutes), Welby, CO (27.7 minutes), Northglenn, CO (27.9 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) |
Showing 8 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 Federal Heights
How long is the average commute in Federal Heights?
Workers who live in Federal Heights, CO take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Federal Heights without a car?
3.6% of households in Federal Heights have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Federal Heights?
7.9% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Federal Heights worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Heights city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Heights city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Federal Heights 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 Federal Heights city, Colorado (place:26270, 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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