How long is the commute from Steamboat Springs, CO?
Workers who live in Steamboat Springs, CO take an average of 14.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
23.1% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.3 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Steamboat Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Steamboat Springs | Routt County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.1% (±4.9 points) | 66.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±2.1 points) | 6.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.1% (±4.2 points) | 21.3% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Steamboat Springs, the average commute is lower than in Routt County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Steamboat Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Routt County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Routt County, Steamboat Springs ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 293 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Steamboat Springs
| Vehicles available | Steamboat Springs | Routt County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±5.3 points) | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±6.1 points) | 43.2% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±4.2 points) | 26.5% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Steamboat Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Routt 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 Steamboat Springs
| Steamboat Springs | Routt County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.1% (±4.2 points) | 21.3% (±2.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.1 points) | 96.7% (±1.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±3.3 points) | 93.2% (±2.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Steamboat Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Routt County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Steamboat Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Springs | — | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Oak Creek | 16 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Yampa | 23 mi | 36.2 minutes (±12.5) | Higher |
| Hayden | 23 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Walden | 33 mi | 11.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kremmling | 37 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Craig | 39 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hot Sulphur Springs | 47 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Encampment | 51 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Creek, CO (25.4 minutes), Yampa, CO (36.2 minutes), Hayden, CO (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Routt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yampa | 36.2 minutes (±12.5) |
| 2 | Hayden | 26.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Oak Creek | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Steamboat Springs | 14.3 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Steamboat Springs
How long is the average commute in Steamboat Springs?
Workers who live in Steamboat Springs, CO take an average of 14.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Steamboat Springs without a car?
1.6% of households in Steamboat Springs have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Steamboat Springs?
23.1% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Steamboat Springs worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steamboat Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steamboat Springs city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steamboat Springs city, 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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