How long is the commute from Monte Vista, CO?
Workers who live in Monte Vista, CO take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Monte Vista get to work
| Means of transportation | Monte Vista | Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±12.2 points) | 73.7% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±11.2 points) | 12.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±6.8 points) | 9.3% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Monte Vista, the average commute is not measurably different from Rio Grande County (19.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monte Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rio Grande County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rio Grande County, Monte Vista ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 279 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monte Vista
| Vehicles available | Monte Vista | Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±7.4 points) | 7.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±11.0 points) | 30.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.0% (±12.3 points) | 32.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±11.4 points) | 29.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Monte Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rio Grande County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Monte Vista
| Monte Vista | Rio Grande County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±6.8 points) | 9.3% (±2.9 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±3.7 points) | 92.2% (±2.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±4.3 points) | 88.2% (±3.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monte Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rio Grande County (88.2%).
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 Monte Vista
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | — | 16.0 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Center | 12 mi | 12.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Del Norte | 13 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alamosa | 17 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alamosa East | 18 mi | 15.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hooper | 19 mi | 54.0 minutes (±29.0) | Higher |
| La Jara | 24 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 26 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| South Fork | 28 mi | 23.4 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hooper, CO (54.0 minutes), Sanford, CO (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rio Grande County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Fork | 23.4 minutes (±12.5) |
| 2 | Del Norte | 17.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Monte Vista | 16.0 minutes (±4.0) |
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 Monte Vista
How long is the average commute in Monte Vista?
Workers who live in Monte Vista, CO take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monte Vista without a car?
10.4% of households in Monte Vista have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monte Vista?
6.4% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Monte Vista worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Vista city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Vista city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Vista city, Colorado
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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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