How long is the commute from West Yellowstone, MT?
Workers who live in West Yellowstone, MT take an average of 8.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
10.7% of workers walk to work.
0.8% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 8.9 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in West Yellowstone get to work
| Means of transportation | West Yellowstone | Gallatin County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.1% (±19.3 points) | 68.6% | 71.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 26.6% (±15.9 points) | 7.4% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.7% (±8.3 points) | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.8% (±9.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 15.5% | 12.5% | 15.1% |
In West Yellowstone, 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 West Yellowstone, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Gallatin County, West Yellowstone ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 160 of 164.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Yellowstone
| Vehicles available | West Yellowstone | Gallatin County | Montana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±9.6 points) | 2.4% | 4.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±17.0 points) | 24.3% | 26.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±14.6 points) | 42.5% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±8.4 points) | 30.8% | 31.5% | 21.9% |
In West Yellowstone, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Gallatin County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Yellowstone
| West Yellowstone | Gallatin County | Montana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 15.5% (±1.2 points) | 12.5% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.9 points) | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±7.6 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 89.4% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Yellowstone, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gallatin County (93.3%).
It is not measurably different from Montana (89.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Yellowstone
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone | — | 8.9 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Island Park | 14 mi | 19.6 minutes (±15.9) | Not measurably different |
| Big Sky | 43 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Ashton | 44 mi | 14.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| St. Anthony | 56 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Ennis | 56 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Pray | 57 mi | 35.5 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Parker | 58 mi | 48.9 minutes (±17.9) | Higher |
| Tetonia | 59 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Big Sky, MT (18.8 minutes), Ashton, ID (14.7 minutes), St. Anthony, ID (24.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 West Yellowstone
How long is the average commute in West Yellowstone?
Workers who live in West Yellowstone, MT take an average of 8.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Yellowstone without a car?
7.5% of households in West Yellowstone have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Yellowstone?
0.8% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in West Yellowstone worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Yellowstone town, Montana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Yellowstone town, Montana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Yellowstone town, 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 West Yellowstone town, Montana (place:79525, 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.
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