How long is the commute from Mountain View, CO?
Workers who live in Mountain View, CO take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
29.3% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Mountain View get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain View | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.6% (±10.2 points) | 64.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.3% (±9.6 points) | 25.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Mountain View, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain View, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Mountain View ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain View
| Vehicles available | Mountain View | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±2.5 points) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±9.2 points) | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±10.2 points) | 41.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±10.3 points) | 25.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Mountain View, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (4.0%).
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 Mountain View
| Mountain View | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.3% (±9.6 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±2.2 points) | 97.6% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±4.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain View, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (95.1%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain View
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | — | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Edgewater | 1.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Wheat Ridge | 2.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Berkley | 2.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Twin Lakes | 4.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Sherrelwood | 5.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Shaw Heights | 5.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Lakewood | 6.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Fairmount | 6.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edgewater, CO (27.6 minutes), Wheat Ridge, CO (23.4 minutes), Berkley, CO (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Golden | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Genesee | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Wheat Ridge | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Applewood | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | West Pleasant View | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Mountain View | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Jefferson 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 Mountain View
How long is the average commute in Mountain View?
Workers who live in Mountain View, CO take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain View without a car?
1.2% of households in Mountain View have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain View?
29.3% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Mountain View worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View town, 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 Mountain View town, Colorado (place:52350, 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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