How long is the commute from Garden City, MO?
Workers who live in Garden City, MO take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Garden City get to work
| Means of transportation | Garden City | Cass County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±6.0 points) | 76.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±5.1 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Garden City, the average commute is not measurably different from Cass County (28.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garden City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cass County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cass County, Garden City ranks 13 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garden City
| Vehicles available | Garden City | Cass County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.3 points) | 3.9% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±6.2 points) | 24.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±7.9 points) | 39.5% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±8.0 points) | 31.8% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Garden City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cass County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Garden City
| Garden City | Cass County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±4.5 points) | 13.9% (±1.3 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±6.3 points) | 95.9% (±1.1 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±7.2 points) | 92.5% (±1.2 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Garden City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cass County (92.5%).
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 Garden City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden City | — | 28.2 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Gunn City | 7.4 mi | 31.3 minutes (±13.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Lynne | 7.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Creighton | 8.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Grand River Township (Bates County) | 9.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Archie | 10 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bogard Township | 10 mi | 43.3 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Mingo Township | 10 mi | 45.4 minutes (±18.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisonville | 10 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bogard Township, MO (43.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cass County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | 33.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Baldwin Park | 32.9 minutes (±10.2) |
| 9 | Gunn City | 31.3 minutes (±13.7) |
| 10 | Cleveland | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 11 | East Lynne | 29.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 12 | Creighton | 29.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Garden City | 28.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Strasburg | 28.2 minutes (±17.1) |
| 15 | Harrisonville | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Archie | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 | Lake Winnebago | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 | Peculiar | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Raymore | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Cass 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 Garden City
How long is the average commute in Garden City?
Workers who live in Garden City, MO take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garden City without a car?
4.3% of households in Garden City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garden City?
6.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Garden City worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garden City city, Missouri
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 Garden City city, Missouri (place:26434, in state:29).
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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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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