How long is the commute from Fort Collins, CO?
Workers who live in Fort Collins, CO take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Fort Collins get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Collins | Larimer County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.2% (±1.5 points) | 66.3% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±0.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±0.6 points) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±1.3 points) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Fort Collins, the average commute is lower than in Larimer County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Collins, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Larimer County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Larimer County, Fort Collins ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 232 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Collins
| Vehicles available | Fort Collins | Larimer County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±1.5 points) | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±1.5 points) | 41.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.7% (±1.3 points) | 26.7% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Fort Collins, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Larimer County (3.6%).
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 Fort Collins
| Fort Collins | Larimer County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±1.3 points) | 21.4% (±1.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.1% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Collins, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Larimer County (93.1%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Collins
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins | — | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Timnath | 5.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Laporte | 7.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Loveland | 9.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Windsor | 9.2 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Severance | 11 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Wellington | 11 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Pierce | 16 mi | 35.7 minutes (±9.8) | Higher |
| Ault | 17 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Timnath, CO (23.8 minutes), Laporte, CO (26.6 minutes), Loveland, CO (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Larimer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berthoud | 31.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Wellington | 30.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Laporte | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Loveland | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Timnath | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Fort Collins | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 7 | Estes Park | 13.3 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Fort Collins
How long is the average commute in Fort Collins?
Workers who live in Fort Collins, CO take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Collins without a car?
4.1% of households in Fort Collins have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Collins?
22.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Fort Collins worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Collins city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Collins city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Collins city, Colorado
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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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