How long is the commute from Telluride, CO?
Workers who live in Telluride, CO take an average of 6.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
46.4% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 6.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Telluride get to work
| Means of transportation | Telluride | San Miguel County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 16.3% (±9.7 points) | 37.8% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.0% (±1.8 points) | 8.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 46.4% (±12.5 points) | 25.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 19.1% (±9.0 points) | 10.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±8.7 points) | 15.8% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Telluride, the average commute is lower than in San Miguel County (16.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Telluride, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Miguel County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Miguel County, Telluride ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 330 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Telluride
| Vehicles available | Telluride | San Miguel County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±8.4 points) | 12.9% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.7% (±16.2 points) | 40.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±13.0 points) | 28.4% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.8% (±7.5 points) | 18.1% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Telluride, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Miguel County (12.9%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Telluride
| Telluride | San Miguel County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±8.7 points) | 15.8% (±4.4 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.5 points) | 97.5% (±2.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±3.5 points) | 84.5% (±7.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Telluride, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Miguel County (84.5%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Telluride
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telluride | — | 6.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Mountain Village | 2.2 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Ophir | 5.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Ouray | 9.9 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Silverton | 12 mi | 14.0 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Ridgway | 15 mi | 26.6 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Rico | 21 mi | 32.0 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Lake City | 28 mi | 7.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 29 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountain Village, CO (14.1 minutes), Ophir, CO (22.6 minutes), Ouray, CO (11.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Miguel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | 32.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Ophir | 22.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 3 | Mountain Village | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Telluride | 6.1 minutes (±1.5) |
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 Telluride
How long is the average commute in Telluride?
Workers who live in Telluride, CO take an average of 6.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Telluride without a car?
8.6% of households in Telluride have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Telluride?
17.2% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Telluride worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telluride town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telluride town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telluride town, 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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