How long is the commute from Palmer Lake, CO?
Workers who live in Palmer Lake, CO take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Palmer Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmer Lake | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±9.4 points) | 69.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±9.2 points) | 16.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Palmer Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from El Paso County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmer Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Palmer Lake ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 208 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmer Lake
| Vehicles available | Palmer Lake | El Paso County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.3% (±6.6 points) | 29.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±11.1 points) | 40.5% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.4% (±12.1 points) | 25.9% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Palmer Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in El Paso County (3.8%).
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 Palmer Lake
| Palmer Lake | El Paso County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±9.2 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.9 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±3.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmer Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Palmer Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Lake | — | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Woodmoor | 3.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Monument | 4.5 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Gleneagle | 6.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 8.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Air Force Academy | 8.7 mi | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Perry Park | 10 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Woodland Park | 11 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 13 mi | 33.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Air Force Academy, CO (11.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodmoor, CO (28.6 minutes), Monument, CO (28.8 minutes), Perry Park, CO (31.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Security-Widefield | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 15 | Palmer Lake | 21.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 16 | Stratmoor | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Air Force Academy | 11.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 | Fort Carson | 11.0 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 10 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 Palmer Lake
How long is the average commute in Palmer Lake?
Workers who live in Palmer Lake, CO take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmer Lake without a car?
0.3% of households in Palmer Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmer Lake?
28.8% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Palmer Lake worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer Lake town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer Lake town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake town, Colorado (place:57025, 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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