How long is the commute from Missoula, MT?
Workers who live in Missoula, MT take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Missoula get to work
| Means of transportation | Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±2.1 points) | 69.1% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.1 points) | 8.3% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±0.7 points) | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.3% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In Missoula, the average commute is lower than in Missoula County (18.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Montana (19.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Missoula, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Missoula County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in Montana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Missoula County, Missoula ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Missoula
| Vehicles available | Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 5.2% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±2.0 points) | 30.4% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±2.4 points) | 39.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±1.6 points) | 24.9% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In Missoula, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Missoula County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in Montana (4.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Missoula
| Missoula | Missoula County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±1.4 points) | 14.6% (±1.0 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±1.1 points) | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Missoula
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula | — | 15.8 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Orchard Homes | 2.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Missoula | 3.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Bonner-West Riverside | 6.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wye | 7.4 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lolo | 8.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Frenchtown | 15 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Clinton | 16 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Alberton | 23 mi | 32.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Missoula, MT (22.9 minutes), Lolo, MT (25.3 minutes), Frenchtown, MT (20.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Missoula 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 Missoula
How long is the average commute in Missoula?
Workers who live in Missoula, MT take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Missoula without a car?
6.7% of households in Missoula have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Missoula?
15.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Missoula worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missoula city, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missoula city, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missoula 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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Figures last updated on .
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