How long is the commute from East Missoula, MT?
Workers who live in East Missoula, MT take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in East Missoula get to work
| Means of transportation | East Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±9.3 points) | 69.1% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±4.2 points) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.3 points) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±7.1 points) | 14.6% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In East Missoula, the average commute is not measurably different from Missoula County (18.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Missoula, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Missoula County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Missoula County, East Missoula ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Missoula
| Vehicles available | East Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 5.2% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±9.8 points) | 30.4% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% (±9.9 points) | 39.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±7.9 points) | 24.9% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In East Missoula, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Missoula County (5.2%).
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 East Missoula
| East Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±7.1 points) | 14.6% (±1.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±4.2 points) | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In East Missoula, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Missoula County (93.0%).
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 East Missoula
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Missoula | — | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 2.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Missoula | 3.7 mi | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Orchard Homes | 6.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Wye | 10 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Lolo | 11 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 13 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Frenchtown | 17 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stevensville | 27 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Missoula, MT (15.8 minutes), Orchard Homes, MT (16.4 minutes), Wye, MT (14.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Missoula County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lolo | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Clinton | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | East Missoula | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Bonner-West Riverside | 20.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Frenchtown | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Seeley Lake | 19.1 minutes (±11.4) |
| 7 | Orchard Homes | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Missoula | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Wye | 14.6 minutes (±2.0) |
East Missoula is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 East Missoula
How long is the average commute in East Missoula?
Workers who live in East Missoula, MT take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Missoula without a car?
2.6% of households in East Missoula have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Missoula?
17.4% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in East Missoula worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Missoula CDP, Montana
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 East Missoula CDP, Montana (place:23200, in state:30).
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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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