How long is the commute from Georgetown, CO?
Workers who live in Georgetown, CO take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Georgetown get to work
| Means of transportation | Georgetown | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.4% (±13.6 points) | 62.1% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±7.9 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±2.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±6.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.8% (±7.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±9.7 points) | 24.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Georgetown, the average commute is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (28.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Georgetown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clear Creek County, Georgetown ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 150 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Georgetown
| Vehicles available | Georgetown | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±8.7 points) | 4.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±12.4 points) | 20.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±13.8 points) | 43.3% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.2% (±12.8 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Georgetown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Georgetown
| Georgetown | Clear Creek County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±9.7 points) | 24.2% (±5.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±8.5 points) | 97.4% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.2% (±14.2 points) | 90.2% (±2.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Georgetown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clear Creek County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Georgetown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | — | 25.3 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Silver Plume | 2.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Empire | 3.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Idaho Springs | 10 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Central | 11 mi | 12.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Winter Park | 12 mi | 20.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Black Hawk | 12 mi | 26.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Montezuma | 13 mi | 50.4 minutes (±35.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 15 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Central, CO (12.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clear Creek County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Plume | 36.5 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Idaho Springs | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Georgetown | 25.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Empire | 24.9 minutes (±6.3) |
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 Georgetown
How long is the average commute in Georgetown?
Workers who live in Georgetown, CO take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Georgetown without a car?
8.1% of households in Georgetown have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Georgetown?
18.6% (±9.7 points) of workers who live in Georgetown worked from home, and 79.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, 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 last updated on .
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