How long is the commute from Shaw Heights, CO?
Workers who live in Shaw Heights, CO take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
22.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Shaw Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Shaw Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.9% (±7.1 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±4.5 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±3.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.6% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Shaw Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Adams County (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shaw Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Shaw Heights ranks 9 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shaw Heights
| Vehicles available | Shaw Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±8.2 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±9.0 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.7% (±9.2 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Shaw Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.7%).
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 Shaw Heights
| Shaw Heights | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.6% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shaw Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shaw Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Heights | — | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Federal Heights | 1.4 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 2.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sherrelwood | 2.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 3.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 3.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Welby | 4.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northglenn | 4.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain View | 5.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain View, CO (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Todd Creek | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Brighton | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Thornton | 30.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Commerce City | 29.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Twin Lakes | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Sherrelwood | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Shaw Heights | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Northglenn | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Welby | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Berkley | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Westminster | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Derby | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shaw Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Shaw Heights
How long is the average commute in Shaw Heights?
Workers who live in Shaw Heights, CO take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shaw Heights without a car?
2.7% of households in Shaw Heights have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shaw Heights?
22.6% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Shaw Heights worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shaw Heights CDP, 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 Shaw Heights CDP, Colorado (place:69480, 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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