How long is the commute from Sandpoint, ID?
Workers who live in Sandpoint, ID take an average of 14.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Sandpoint get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandpoint | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±5.5 points) | 73.4% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±2.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Sandpoint, the average commute is lower than in Bonner County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sandpoint, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bonner County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bonner County, Sandpoint ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 187 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandpoint
| Vehicles available | Sandpoint | Bonner County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±5.8 points) | 25.2% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±5.8 points) | 36.3% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±4.0 points) | 33.7% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Sandpoint, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bonner County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sandpoint
| Sandpoint | Bonner County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±2.5 points) | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.3 points) | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±2.3 points) | 90.4% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandpoint, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bonner County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sandpoint
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint | — | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Ponderay | 1.9 mi | 10.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Dover | 2.8 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kootenai | 2.9 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hope | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| East Hope | 13 mi | 32.6 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Priest River | 17 mi | 28.4 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Clark Fork | 20 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oldtown | 22 mi | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ponderay, ID (10.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hope, ID (25.8 minutes), East Hope, ID (32.6 minutes), Priest River, ID (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bonner County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Priest River | 28.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Hope | 25.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Oldtown | 19.4 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Clark Fork | 17.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Dover | 15.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Kootenai | 14.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Sandpoint | 14.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Ponderay | 10.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Bonner 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 Sandpoint
How long is the average commute in Sandpoint?
Workers who live in Sandpoint, ID take an average of 14.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandpoint without a car?
9.4% of households in Sandpoint have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandpoint?
10.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Sandpoint worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandpoint city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandpoint city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandpoint 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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