How long is the commute from Salida, CO?
Workers who live in Salida, CO take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
27.8% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Salida get to work
| Means of transportation | Salida | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.6% (±7.9 points) | 59.6% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±6.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±3.4 points) | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 10.2% (±4.7 points) | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.8% (±7.9 points) | 24.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Salida, the average commute is not measurably different from Chaffee County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Salida, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chaffee County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chaffee County, Salida ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 274 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Salida
| Vehicles available | Salida | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±7.6 points) | 21.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±7.4 points) | 45.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±6.5 points) | 32.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Salida, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chaffee County (1.7%).
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 Salida
| Salida | Chaffee County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.8% (±7.9 points) | 24.5% (±4.8 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.9 points) | 96.4% (±1.6 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±5.3 points) | 89.7% (±2.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Salida, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chaffee County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Salida
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salida | — | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Poncha Springs | 4.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista | 22 mi | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Saguache | 32 mi | 19.8 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Westcliffe | 40 mi | 17.8 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Park Center | 42 mi | 30.0 minutes (±18.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cañon City | 42 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Cliff | 43 mi | 17.6 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 43 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chaffee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salida | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Poncha Springs | 14.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Buena Vista | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Salida
How long is the average commute in Salida?
Workers who live in Salida, CO take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Salida without a car?
1.3% of households in Salida have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Salida?
27.8% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Salida worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salida city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salida city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salida 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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Figures last updated on .
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