How long is the commute from Grand Junction, CO?
Workers who live in Grand Junction, CO take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Grand Junction get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±2.5 points) | 72.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.9 points) | 8.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±1.6 points) | 13.7% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Grand Junction, the average commute is lower than in Mesa County (18.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Junction, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mesa County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mesa County, Grand Junction ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 282 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Junction
| Vehicles available | Grand Junction | Mesa County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±2.3 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±2.3 points) | 36.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±1.9 points) | 27.3% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Grand Junction, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mesa County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grand Junction
| Grand Junction | Mesa County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±1.6 points) | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.5 points) | 92.6% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Junction, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mesa County (92.6%).
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 Grand Junction
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | — | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Orchard Mesa | 4.3 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Redlands | 4.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitvale | 4.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Clifton | 5.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Fruita | 9.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Palisade | 11 mi | 32.3 minutes (±12.2) | Higher |
| Loma | 15 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| De Beque | 25 mi | 35.3 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fruitvale, CO (22.0 minutes), Clifton, CO (22.1 minutes), Fruita, CO (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mesa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fruitvale | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Collbran | 20.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Fruita | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Redlands | 19.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Orchard Mesa | 18.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Loma | 16.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Grand Junction | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Mesa 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 Grand Junction
How long is the average commute in Grand Junction?
Workers who live in Grand Junction, CO take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Junction without a car?
8.4% of households in Grand Junction have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Junction?
11.9% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Grand Junction worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Junction city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Junction city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Junction 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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