How long is the commute from Wellington, CO?
Workers who live in Wellington, CO take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Wellington get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellington | Larimer County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±6.3 points) | 66.3% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.5 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±4.8 points) | 21.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Wellington, the average commute is higher than in Larimer County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Larimer County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Larimer County, Wellington ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 63 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellington
| Vehicles available | Wellington | Larimer County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | 3.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% (±6.4 points) | 28.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±7.9 points) | 41.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.9% (±6.7 points) | 26.7% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Wellington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Larimer County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wellington
| Wellington | Larimer County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±4.8 points) | 21.4% (±1.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.4 points) | 93.1% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Larimer County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wellington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | — | 30.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Laporte | 8.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Collins | 11 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Nunn | 11 mi | 44.6 minutes (±11.5) | Higher |
| Timnath | 12 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Pierce | 12 mi | 35.7 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Severance | 15 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ault | 16 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor | 16 mi | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Collins, CO (19.5 minutes), Timnath, CO (23.8 minutes), Windsor, CO (26.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nunn, CO (44.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Larimer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berthoud | 31.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Wellington | 30.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Laporte | 26.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Loveland | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Timnath | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Fort Collins | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 7 | Estes Park | 13.3 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Wellington
How long is the average commute in Wellington?
Workers who live in Wellington, CO take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellington without a car?
3.4% of households in Wellington have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellington?
18.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Wellington worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington 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 Wellington town, Colorado (place:83230, 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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