How long is the commute from Frederick, CO?
Workers who live in Frederick, CO take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Frederick get to work
| Means of transportation | Frederick | Weld County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±3.5 points) | 72.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.7 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±3.0 points) | 14.3% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Frederick, the average commute is higher than in Weld County (27.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Frederick, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Weld County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Weld County, Frederick ranks 12 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Frederick
| Vehicles available | Frederick | Weld County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 3.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.9% (±2.8 points) | 22.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±3.8 points) | 38.7% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 42.9% (±3.3 points) | 35.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Frederick, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Weld 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 Frederick
| Frederick | Weld County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±3.0 points) | 14.3% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±0.9 points) | 92.7% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Frederick, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Weld County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Frederick
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick | — | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Dacono | 3.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Firestone | 3.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Erie | 5.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Longmont | 7.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Mead | 8.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Lupton | 9.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Niwot | 9.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lafayette | 10 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Erie, CO (25.6 minutes), Longmont, CO (24.5 minutes), Niwot, CO (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Weld County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lochbuie | 34.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Ault | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Fort Lupton | 33.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Raymer (New Raymer) | 33.0 minutes (±13.8) |
| 10 | Firestone | 32.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Dacono | 32.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Frederick | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 | Milliken | 31.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Aristocrat Ranchettes | 31.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Mead | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 | Johnstown | 30.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Kersey | 29.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 18 | Grover | 28.8 minutes (±16.1) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Weld 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 Frederick
How long is the average commute in Frederick?
Workers who live in Frederick, CO take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Frederick without a car?
1.9% of households in Frederick have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Frederick?
20.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Frederick worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frederick town, 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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