How long is the commute from Meridian, CO?
Workers who live in Meridian, CO take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Meridian get to work
| Means of transportation | Meridian | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±6.0 points) | 61.9% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±4.5 points) | 30.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Meridian, the average commute is lower than in Douglas County (27.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Meridian, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Meridian ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 239 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Meridian
| Vehicles available | Meridian | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±6.4 points) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% (±7.8 points) | 24.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±7.5 points) | 45.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±3.5 points) | 28.1% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Meridian, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Douglas County (2.4%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Meridian
| Meridian | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±4.5 points) | 30.5% (±1.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±2.2 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±5.0 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Meridian, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Douglas County (97.9%).
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 Meridian
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | — | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Lone Tree | 1.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Meridian Village | 1.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 2.2 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Ridge | 2.3 mi | 39.5 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Dove Valley | 2.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Acres Green | 2.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Stepping Stone | 2.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Stonegate | 3.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lone Tree, CO (25.7 minutes), Sierra Ridge, CO (39.5 minutes), Acres Green, CO (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Parker | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Lone Tree | 25.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Castle Pines Village | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Highlands Ranch | 24.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 | Acres Green | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Meridian Village | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Meridian | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Meridian is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Meridian
How long is the average commute in Meridian?
Workers who live in Meridian, CO take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Meridian without a car?
16.5% of households in Meridian have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Meridian?
12.9% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Meridian worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meridian CDP, 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 Meridian CDP, Colorado (place:50012, in state:08).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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