How long is the commute from Parker, CO?
Workers who live in Parker, CO take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
26.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 26.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Parker get to work
| Means of transportation | Parker | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.0% (±2.0 points) | 61.9% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.2% (±2.1 points) | 30.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Parker, the average commute is not measurably different from Douglas County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parker, 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, Parker ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 129 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parker
| Vehicles available | Parker | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±2.2 points) | 24.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±2.7 points) | 45.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±1.9 points) | 28.1% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Parker, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Douglas County (2.4%).
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 Parker
| Parker | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.2% (±2.1 points) | 30.5% (±1.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.5 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Parker, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (97.9%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Parker
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Stonegate | 2.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stepping Stone | 2.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Ridge | 2.7 mi | 39.5 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Meridian Village | 3.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| The Pinery | 4.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Meridian | 5.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lone Tree | 5.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dove Valley | 5.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meridian Village, CO (22.3 minutes), Meridian, CO (19.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sierra Ridge, CO (39.5 minutes), The Pinery, CO (31.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | The Pinery | 31.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Sterling Ranch | 28.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Castle Rock | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Castle Pines | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Stonegate | 26.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Stepping Stone | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 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 13 of 17 places in Douglas 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 Parker
How long is the average commute in Parker?
Workers who live in Parker, CO take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parker without a car?
1.7% of households in Parker have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parker?
26.2% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Parker worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parker town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parker town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parker 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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