How long is the commute from Garden City, ID?
Workers who live in Garden City, ID take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Garden City get to work
| Means of transportation | Garden City | Ada County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±5.6 points) | 69.3% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.1% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±4.8 points) | 18.5% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Garden City, the average commute is not measurably different from Ada County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garden City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Ada County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ada County, Garden City ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garden City
| Vehicles available | Garden City | Ada County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±2.2 points) | 3.8% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±4.7 points) | 26.7% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±4.9 points) | 43.2% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±3.2 points) | 26.3% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Garden City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ada County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Garden City
| Garden City | Ada County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±4.8 points) | 18.5% (±0.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Garden City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ada County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Garden City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Hidden Springs | 3.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Boise City | 5.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 6.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Eagle | 9.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Star | 10.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Kuna | 11 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Robie Creek | 14 mi | 40.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Nampa | 15 mi | 24.4 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hidden Springs, ID (28.2 minutes), Meridian, ID (22.4 minutes), Eagle, ID (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuna | 28.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 2 | Hidden Springs | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Star | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Eagle | 23.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 5 | Meridian | 22.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Garden City | 19.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Boise City | 18.9 minutes (±0.4) |
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 Garden City
How long is the average commute in Garden City?
Workers who live in Garden City, ID take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garden City without a car?
5.4% of households in Garden City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garden City?
17.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Garden City worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Idaho
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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