How long is the commute from Affton, MO?
Workers who live in Affton, MO take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Affton get to work
| Means of transportation | Affton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±3.4 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±3.1 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±2.6 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Affton, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Affton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Affton ranks 37 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 657 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Affton
| Vehicles available | Affton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±3.6 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±4.2 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±3.6 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Affton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Affton
| Affton | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±2.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.2 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Affton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Affton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affton | — | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lakeshire | 0.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Wilbur Park | 1.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. George | 1.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough | 1.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grantwood Village | 1.5 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Green Park | 1.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bella Villa | 2.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lemay | 2.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grantwood Village, MO (18.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakeshire, MO (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Ferguson | 24.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 (tie) | Twin Oaks | 24.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Flordell Hills | 23.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 33 (tie) | Pasadena Park | 23.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Dellwood | 23.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 35 (tie) | Lemay | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Affton | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 37 (tie) | Marlborough | 23.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 39 | Sycamore Hills | 23.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 40 (tie) | Castle Point | 23.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 40 (tie) | Green Park | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 42 (tie) | Charlack | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 (tie) | Hillsdale | 23.0 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Affton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Affton
How long is the average commute in Affton?
Workers who live in Affton, MO take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Affton without a car?
3.7% of households in Affton have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Affton?
11.6% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Affton worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Affton CDP, Missouri
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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