How long is the commute from Grain Valley, MO?
Workers who live in Grain Valley, MO take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
18.0% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Grain Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Grain Valley | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±4.6 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.0% (±4.7 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Grain Valley, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grain Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jackson County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Grain Valley ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 515 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grain Valley
| Vehicles available | Grain Valley | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±2.3 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±5.7 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±5.2 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±4.7 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Grain Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (8.1%).
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 Grain Valley
| Grain Valley | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.0% (±4.7 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±3.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Grain Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jackson County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grain Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley | — | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Blue Springs | 2.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 4.8 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lake Tapawingo | 5.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lotawana | 8.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Buckner | 8.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bates City | 8.2 mi | 51.3 minutes (±21.6) | Higher |
| Independence | 8.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Levasy | 9.6 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Independence, MO (23.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Grove, MO (29.1 minutes), Bates City, MO (51.3 minutes), Levasy, MO (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sibley | 32.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Lake Lotawana | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Blue Summit | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Lake Tapawingo | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Jackson 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 Grain Valley
How long is the average commute in Grain Valley?
Workers who live in Grain Valley, MO take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grain Valley without a car?
4.8% of households in Grain Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grain Valley?
18.0% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Grain Valley worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grain Valley city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grain Valley city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grain Valley city, Missouri
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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 last updated on .
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