How long is the commute from Gunnison, CO?
Workers who live in Gunnison, CO take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.7% take public transportation.
7.8% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.7%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Gunnison get to work
| Means of transportation | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.3% (±10.1 points) | 53.9% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±7.0 points) | 10.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.7% (±7.9 points) | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.2% (±2.3 points) | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±3.0 points) | 18.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Gunnison, the average commute is not measurably different from Gunnison County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gunnison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gunnison County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Gunnison County, Gunnison ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 246 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gunnison
| Vehicles available | Gunnison | Gunnison County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±10.9 points) | 29.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±8.6 points) | 40.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±10.5 points) | 28.0% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Gunnison, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gunnison County (2.4%).
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 Gunnison
| Gunnison | Gunnison County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±3.0 points) | 18.5% (±3.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.4 points) | 98.4% (±0.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±2.5 points) | 92.3% (±3.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gunnison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gunnison County (92.3%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gunnison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | — | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Crested Butte | 22 mi | 13.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Crested Butte | 25 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Crawford | 39 mi | 31.2 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Marble | 39 mi | 49.5 minutes (±15.8) | Higher |
| Lake City | 42 mi | 7.4 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Paonia | 42 mi | 12.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Aspen | 45 mi | 14.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Hotchkiss | 46 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Crested Butte, CO (13.0 minutes), Lake City, CO (7.4 minutes), Paonia, CO (12.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crawford, CO (31.2 minutes), Marble, CO (49.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gunnison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marble | 49.5 minutes (±15.8) |
| 2 | Gunnison | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Crested Butte | 13.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Mount Crested Butte | 13.0 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Gunnison
How long is the average commute in Gunnison?
Workers who live in Gunnison, CO take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gunnison without a car?
2.2% of households in Gunnison have no vehicle, and 7.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gunnison?
7.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Gunnison worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gunnison city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gunnison city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gunnison 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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