How long is the commute from Lafayette, CO?
Workers who live in Lafayette, CO take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
30.1% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | Lafayette | Boulder County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.0% (±4.4 points) | 52.8% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 5.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.1% (±3.2 points) | 31.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Lafayette, the average commute is not measurably different from Boulder County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Boulder County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Boulder County, Lafayette ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lafayette
| Vehicles available | Lafayette | Boulder County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±3.2 points) | 33.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±4.0 points) | 39.2% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±3.8 points) | 21.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Boulder County (5.2%).
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 Lafayette
| Lafayette | Boulder County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.1% (±3.2 points) | 31.2% (±1.1 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.5 points) | 98.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lafayette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Boulder County (95.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Louisville | 2.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Broomfield | 3.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Erie | 4.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Superior | 5.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gunbarrel | 6.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Niwot | 7.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Westminster | 8.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Boulder | 8.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Niwot, CO (18.4 minutes), Boulder, CO (18.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Broomfield, CO (25.5 minutes), Erie, CO (25.6 minutes), Westminster, CO (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Boulder County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamestown | 33.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Nederland | 27.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Longmont | 24.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | Lafayette | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Louisville | 22.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 (tie) | Superior | 22.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Lyons | 22.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Gunbarrel | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Niwot | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Boulder | 18.1 minutes (±0.6) |
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 Lafayette
How long is the average commute in Lafayette?
Workers who live in Lafayette, CO take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lafayette without a car?
3.4% of households in Lafayette have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lafayette?
30.1% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Lafayette worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette 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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Figures last updated on .
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