How long is the commute from Parma, ID?
Workers who live in Parma, ID take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Parma get to work
| Means of transportation | Parma | Canyon County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±6.7 points) | 73.5% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±6.3 points) | 10.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Parma, the average commute is lower than in Canyon County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Canyon County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Canyon County, Parma ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 120 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parma
| Vehicles available | Parma | Canyon County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 3.4% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±7.2 points) | 21.2% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±8.2 points) | 39.0% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±5.2 points) | 36.4% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Parma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Canyon County (3.4%).
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 Parma
| Parma | Canyon County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±4.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±5.1 points) | 93.4% (±0.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Parma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Canyon County (93.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Parma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma | — | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Nyssa | 6.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Adrian | 7.1 mi | 14.3 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilder | 7.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Notus | 8.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Greenleaf | 9.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Homedale | 12 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| New Plymouth | 14 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland | 16 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nyssa, OR (28.8 minutes), Notus, ID (28.4 minutes), Homedale, ID (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Canyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Notus | 28.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Middleton | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Greenleaf | 25.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Caldwell | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 | Nampa | 24.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Wilder | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Parma | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Canyon 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 Parma
How long is the average commute in Parma?
Workers who live in Parma, ID take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parma without a car?
3.3% of households in Parma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parma?
2.3% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Parma worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parma city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parma city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parma city, Idaho
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 Parma city, Idaho (place:60940, in state:16).
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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