How long is the commute from Bozeman, MT?
Workers who live in Bozeman, MT take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
8.5% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Bozeman get to work
| Means of transportation | Bozeman | Gallatin County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.2% (±2.2 points) | 68.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±1.4 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.5% (±1.3 points) | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±1.7 points) | 15.5% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Bozeman, the average commute is lower than in Gallatin County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bozeman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gallatin County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gallatin County, Bozeman ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 111 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bozeman
| Vehicles available | Bozeman | Gallatin County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±2.4 points) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±3.0 points) | 42.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±2.4 points) | 30.8% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Bozeman, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Gallatin County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bozeman
| Bozeman | Gallatin County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±1.7 points) | 15.5% (±1.2 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.7 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bozeman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gallatin County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Montana (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bozeman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman | — | 15.5 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| King Arthur Park | 3.8 mi | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Four Corners | 6.1 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Belgrade | 8.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Churchill | 13 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Manhattan | 18 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 24 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Clyde Park | 26 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Pray | 27 mi | 35.5 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belgrade, MT (24.6 minutes), Churchill, MT (22.8 minutes), Livingston, MT (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gallatin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Three Forks | 24.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Churchill | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Big Sky | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Manhattan | 17.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Four Corners | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | King Arthur Park | 15.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Bozeman | 15.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 9 | West Yellowstone | 8.9 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Gallatin 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 Bozeman
How long is the average commute in Bozeman?
Workers who live in Bozeman, MT take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bozeman without a car?
3.9% of households in Bozeman have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bozeman?
16.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Bozeman worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bozeman city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bozeman city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bozeman city, Montana
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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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