How long is the commute from Monument, CO?
Workers who live in Monument, CO take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.0% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Monument get to work
| Means of transportation | Monument | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±5.5 points) | 69.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.0% (±5.7 points) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Monument, the average commute is higher than in El Paso County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monument, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Monument ranks 6 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monument
| Vehicles available | Monument | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.9 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±7.5 points) | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±6.8 points) | 40.5% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.9% (±7.2 points) | 25.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Monument, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from El Paso County (3.8%).
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 Monument
| Monument | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.0% (±5.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±2.1 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monument, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in El Paso County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Monument
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument | — | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Woodmoor | 2.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gleneagle | 2.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Lake | 4.5 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Air Force Academy | 5.6 mi | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Black Forest | 8.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 11 mi | 33.8 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Park | 13 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmer Lake, CO (21.8 minutes), Air Force Academy, CO (11.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calhan | 38.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Ramah | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Cascade-Chipita Park | 33.3 minutes (±10.6) |
| 4 | Ellicott | 32.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Black Forest | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Monument | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Woodmoor | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Fountain | 27.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Green Mountain Falls | 26.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Manitou Springs | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Gleneagle | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Cimarron Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in El Paso 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 Monument
How long is the average commute in Monument?
Workers who live in Monument, CO take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monument without a car?
5.1% of households in Monument have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monument?
25.0% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Monument worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monument town, 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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