How long is the commute from Frenchtown, MT?
Workers who live in Frenchtown, MT take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Frenchtown get to work
| Means of transportation | Frenchtown | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.9% (±6.9 points) | 69.1% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±5.9 points) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 14.6% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Frenchtown, 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 lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Frenchtown, 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, Frenchtown ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Frenchtown
| Vehicles available | Frenchtown | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±2.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.1% (±6.8 points) | 30.4% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.1% (±15.1 points) | 39.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±14.1 points) | 24.9% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Frenchtown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Missoula County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Frenchtown
| Frenchtown | Missoula County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 14.6% (±1.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±5.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±3.7 points) | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Frenchtown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Missoula County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in Montana (89.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Frenchtown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Wye | 7.5 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Alberton | 11 mi | 32.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Orchard Homes | 14 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Missoula | 15 mi | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| East Missoula | 17 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lolo | 19 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 20 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. Ignatius | 21 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wye, MT (14.6 minutes), Orchard Homes, MT (16.4 minutes), Missoula, MT (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alberton, MT (32.8 minutes), Lolo, MT (25.3 minutes), St. Ignatius, MT (25.5 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) |
Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown
How long is the average commute in Frenchtown?
Workers who live in Frenchtown, MT take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Frenchtown without a car?
1.5% of households in Frenchtown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Frenchtown?
0.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Frenchtown worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown CDP, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown CDP, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown CDP, Montana (place:29350, in state:30).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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