How long is the commute from Glenwood Springs, CO?
Workers who live in Glenwood Springs, CO take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Glenwood Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Glenwood Springs | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±5.8 points) | 71.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±4.1 points) | 12.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±3.2 points) | 11.0% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Glenwood Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Garfield County (31.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glenwood Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Garfield County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Garfield County, Glenwood Springs ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 89 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glenwood Springs
| Vehicles available | Glenwood Springs | Garfield County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±3.4 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±5.3 points) | 24.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.2 points) | 34.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±5.1 points) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Glenwood Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Garfield County (5.2%).
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 Glenwood Springs
| Glenwood Springs | Garfield County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±3.2 points) | 11.0% (±1.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.8 points) | 96.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±4.5 points) | 94.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glenwood Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Garfield County (94.3%).
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 Glenwood Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs | — | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| New Castle | 10 mi | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Carbondale | 12 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| El Jebel | 16 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Silt | 17 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Dotsero | 17 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Basalt | 20 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gypsum | 21 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Rifle | 23 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gypsum, CO (21.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silt, CO (35.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Garfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battlement Mesa | 43.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Parachute | 36.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Silt | 35.6 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | New Castle | 33.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 5 | Rifle | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Glenwood Springs | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Carbondale | 27.8 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Glenwood Springs
How long is the average commute in Glenwood Springs?
Workers who live in Glenwood Springs, CO take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glenwood Springs without a car?
4.8% of households in Glenwood Springs have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glenwood Springs?
8.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Glenwood Springs worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs city, Colorado (place:30780, 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 last updated on .
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