How long is the commute from Hailey, ID?
Workers who live in Hailey, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Hailey get to work
| Means of transportation | Hailey | Blaine County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±8.4 points) | 67.3% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±7.0 points) | 8.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 3.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±2.7 points) | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±3.4 points) | 14.6% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Hailey, the average commute is not measurably different from Blaine County (18.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hailey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Blaine County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Blaine County, Hailey ranks 3 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 141 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hailey
| Vehicles available | Hailey | Blaine County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±7.6 points) | 24.8% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±9.5 points) | 40.9% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.8% (±8.4 points) | 32.9% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Hailey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Blaine County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hailey
| Hailey | Blaine County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±3.4 points) | 14.6% (±3.2 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±0.9 points) | 98.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.3 points) | 95.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hailey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Blaine County (95.8%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hailey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey | — | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Bellevue | 3.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Sun Valley | 12 mi | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Ketchum | 13 mi | 13.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carey | 23 mi | 33.4 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Fairfield | 28 mi | 40.3 minutes (±15.6) | Higher |
| Richfield | 33 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Shoshone | 40 mi | 38.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Dietrich | 41 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sun Valley, ID (13.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bellevue, ID (24.8 minutes), Carey, ID (33.4 minutes), Fairfield, ID (40.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Blaine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carey | 33.4 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Bellevue | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 3 | Hailey | 18.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Ketchum | 13.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Sun Valley | 13.1 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Hailey
How long is the average commute in Hailey?
Workers who live in Hailey, ID take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hailey without a car?
1.2% of households in Hailey have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hailey?
10.3% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Hailey worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hailey city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hailey city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hailey city, Idaho
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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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