How long is the commute from Fernley, NV?
Workers who live in Fernley, NV take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Fernley get to work
| Means of transportation | Fernley | Lyon County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±3.5 points) | 76.6% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.4 points) | 11.0% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.2% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Fernley, the average commute is not measurably different from Lyon County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fernley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Fernley ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fernley
| Vehicles available | Fernley | Lyon County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±3.7 points) | 22.7% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±4.3 points) | 39.8% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.1% (±3.5 points) | 35.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Fernley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fernley
| Fernley | Lyon County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.7 points) | 93.5% (±1.2 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fernley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fernley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernley | — | 27.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Silver Springs | 13 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Stagecoach | 17 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fallon | 23 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Springs | 26 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Fallon Station | 27 mi | 9.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Dayton | 28 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sparks | 28 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Sun Valley | 31 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fallon Station, NV (9.5 minutes), Sparks, NV (24.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silver Springs, NV (33.7 minutes), Spanish Springs, NV (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith Valley | 44.3 minutes (±19.6) |
| 2 | Silver Springs | 33.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Stagecoach | 31.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Dayton | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Fernley | 27.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Yerington | 23.9 minutes (±6.7) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Fernley
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Fernley, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Fernley beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Fernley, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Fernley
How long is the average commute in Fernley?
Workers who live in Fernley, NV take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fernley without a car?
2.0% of households in Fernley have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fernley?
6.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Fernley worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fernley city, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fernley city, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fernley city, Nevada
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 Fernley city, Nevada (place:24900, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Fernley at a glance
- Median rent in Fernley
- Rent by bedrooms in Fernley
- Rent burden in Fernley
- Renters and owners in Fernley
- Income and affordability in Fernley
- Home values in Fernley
- Homeowner costs in Fernley
- Property taxes in Fernley
- Types of homes in Fernley
- Bedrooms in Fernley
- Age of homes in Fernley
- Vacancy rate in Fernley
- Heating fuel in Fernley
- Population growth in Fernley
- How long people stay in Fernley
- Crowding and facilities in Fernley
- Nevada landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lyon County
- Nevada places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Nevada