How long is the commute from Ferguson, MO?
Workers who live in Ferguson, MO take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
6.6% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 6.6%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Ferguson get to work
| Means of transportation | Ferguson | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±5.0 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.7 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±4.6 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Ferguson, 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 Ferguson, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Ferguson ranks 31 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 623 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ferguson
| Vehicles available | Ferguson | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±4.0 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.8% (±6.5 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±6.0 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.2% (±2.5 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Ferguson, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ferguson
| Ferguson | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±4.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±2.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ferguson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ferguson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | — | 24.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Dellwood | 1.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Calverton Park | 1.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kinloch | 1.7 mi | 44.5 minutes (±23.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cool Valley | 1.7 mi | 17.1 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Berkeley | 2.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club Hills | 2.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood Court | 2.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings | 2.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cool Valley, MO (17.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Frontenac | 24.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Bel-Nor | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 26 (tie) | Spanish Lake | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 28 (tie) | Calverton Park | 24.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Pine Lawn | 24.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 30 | Concord | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis 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 Ferguson
How long is the average commute in Ferguson?
Workers who live in Ferguson, MO take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ferguson without a car?
11.6% of households in Ferguson have no vehicle, and 6.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ferguson?
16.8% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Ferguson worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferguson city, 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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