How long is the commute from Pahrump, NV?
Workers who live in Pahrump, NV take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Pahrump get to work
| Means of transportation | Pahrump | Nye County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±3.8 points) | 72.8% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±2.8 points) | 11.0% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Pahrump, the average commute is not measurably different from Nye County (29.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pahrump, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Nye County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (2.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nye County, Pahrump ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pahrump
| Vehicles available | Pahrump | Nye County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±2.7 points) | 28.5% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±2.9 points) | 33.3% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±3.4 points) | 32.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Pahrump, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nye County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pahrump
| Pahrump | Nye County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±2.8 points) | 11.0% (±2.5 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±1.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±2.5 points) | 84.0% (±2.7 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pahrump, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nye County (84.0%).
It is also lower than in Nevada (92.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pahrump
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump | — | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Indian Springs | 29 mi | 42.2 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
| Sandy Valley | 33 mi | 33.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Amargosa Valley | 35 mi | 11.6 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Summerlin South | 38 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Las Vegas | 41 mi | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Spring Valley | 42 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Enterprise | 45 mi | 23.8 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Winchester | 48 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Amargosa Valley, NV (11.6 minutes), Summerlin South, NV (23.4 minutes), Las Vegas, NV (25.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Indian Springs, NV (42.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nye County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonopah | 33.2 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Pahrump | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 3 | Amargosa Valley | 11.6 minutes (±4.8) |
Pahrump 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 Pahrump
How long is the average commute in Pahrump?
Workers who live in Pahrump, NV take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pahrump without a car?
5.7% of households in Pahrump have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pahrump?
11.9% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Pahrump worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahrump CDP, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahrump CDP, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pahrump CDP, 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 Pahrump CDP, Nevada (place:53800, 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 last updated on .
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