How long is the commute from Parkville, MO?
Workers who live in Parkville, MO take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Parkville get to work
| Means of transportation | Parkville | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±6.4 points) | 73.4% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±2.6 points) | 5.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±6.2 points) | 19.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Parkville, the average commute is lower than in Platte County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parkville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Platte County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Platte County, Parkville ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 791 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parkville
| Vehicles available | Parkville | Platte County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±5.7 points) | 29.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.5% (±7.2 points) | 41.7% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±6.3 points) | 24.6% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Parkville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Platte County (4.0%).
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 Parkville
| Parkville | Platte County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±6.2 points) | 19.2% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.7 points) | 97.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.7 points) | 93.2% (±0.9 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Parkville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Platte County (93.2%).
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 Parkville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Weatherby Lake | 1.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Platte Woods | 3.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Waukomis | 3.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Houston Lake | 4.8 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Riverside | 4.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northmoor | 5.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kansas City | 6.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Park | 7.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Houston Lake, MO (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Weatherby Lake, MO (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Platte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Weston | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Camden Point | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Lake Waukomis | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Weatherby Lake | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Ferrelview | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Platte City | 22.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Parkville | 21.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Tracy | 21.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Northmoor | 20.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 14 | Riverside | 19.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Platte Woods | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Houston Lake | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Platte 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 Parkville
How long is the average commute in Parkville?
Workers who live in Parkville, MO take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parkville without a car?
2.0% of households in Parkville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parkville?
21.3% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Parkville worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkville city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkville city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkville 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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