How long is the commute from Vail, CO?
Workers who live in Vail, CO take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.8% of workers drive alone to work.
11.0% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 11.0%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Vail get to work
| Means of transportation | Vail | Eagle County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.8% (±7.1 points) | 64.0% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.6 points) | 13.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.0% (±4.4 points) | 5.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±3.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.6% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Vail, the average commute is lower than in Eagle County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vail, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Eagle County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Eagle County, Vail ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vail
| Vehicles available | Vail | Eagle County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±4.5 points) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±5.4 points) | 27.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±5.9 points) | 35.6% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±3.5 points) | 31.7% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Vail, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Eagle County (5.3%).
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 Vail
| Vail | Eagle County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.6% (±2.1 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.0 points) | 98.2% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±2.5 points) | 95.4% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vail, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Eagle County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vail
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vail | — | 18.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Minturn | 7.1 mi | 13.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Avon | 8.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Red Cliff | 8.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Edwards | 14 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silverthorne | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Frisco | 15 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Dillon | 17 mi | 20.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Breckenridge | 20 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Minturn, CO (13.9 minutes), Breckenridge, CO (14.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Red Cliff, CO (25.8 minutes), Frisco, CO (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Eagle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dotsero | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Basalt | 26.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Red Cliff | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Gypsum | 21.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Avon | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Eagle | 21.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Vail | 18.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Edwards | 17.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Minturn | 13.9 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Eagle 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 Vail
How long is the average commute in Vail?
Workers who live in Vail, CO take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vail without a car?
8.5% of households in Vail have no vehicle, and 11.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vail?
14.2% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Vail worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vail town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vail town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vail town, 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 Vail town, Colorado (place:80040, 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 last updated on .
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