How long is the commute from Las Vegas, NV?
Workers who live in Las Vegas, NV take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Las Vegas get to work
| Means of transportation | Las Vegas | Clark County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±0.7 points) | 70.8% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±0.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±0.3 points) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±0.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±0.5 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Las Vegas, the average commute is higher than in Clark County (25.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Las Vegas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clark County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clark County, Las Vegas ranks 8 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 29 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Las Vegas
| Vehicles available | Las Vegas | Clark County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±0.5 points) | 7.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±0.8 points) | 36.9% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±0.9 points) | 35.8% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±0.6 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Las Vegas, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Clark County (7.6%).
It is also higher than in Nevada (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Las Vegas
| Las Vegas | Clark County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±0.5 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.5% (±0.2 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Las Vegas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Clark County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Las Vegas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | — | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Summerlin South | 8.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Spring Valley | 9.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Winchester | 9.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Las Vegas | 10 mi | 26.7 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Nellis AFB | 12 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Paradise | 12 mi | 23.2 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Sunrise Manor | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Whitney | 16 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summerlin South, NV (23.4 minutes), Spring Valley, NV (22.5 minutes), Nellis AFB, NV (16.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Las Vegas, NV (26.7 minutes), Sunrise Manor, NV (28.3 minutes), Whitney, NV (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clark County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Moapa Valley | 38.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Sandy Valley | 33.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Whitney | 28.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 5 | Sunrise Manor | 28.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 6 | North Las Vegas | 26.7 minutes (±0.5) |
| 7 | Winchester | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 8 | Las Vegas | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) |
| 9 | Henderson | 24.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 10 | Enterprise | 23.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 11 | Summerlin South | 23.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Boulder City | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Paradise | 23.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 14 | Spring Valley | 22.5 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Clark 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 Las Vegas
How long is the average commute in Las Vegas?
Workers who live in Las Vegas, NV take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Las Vegas without a car?
8.9% of households in Las Vegas have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Las Vegas?
12.1% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Las Vegas worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Las Vegas city, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Las Vegas city, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas city, Nevada (place:40000, 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
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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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