How long is the commute from Española, NM?
Workers who live in Española, NM take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Española get to work
| Means of transportation | Española | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.0% (±4.1 points) | 77.1% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±3.4 points) | 9.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.2% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Española, the average commute is not measurably different from Rio Arriba County (30.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Española, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rio Arriba County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rio Arriba County, Española ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Española
| Vehicles available | Española | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±2.4 points) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±3.5 points) | 26.7% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±3.5 points) | 32.2% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.5% (±3.6 points) | 37.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Española, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rio Arriba County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Española
| Española | Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±1.6 points) | 10.2% (±2.4 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 76.0% (±4.4 points) | 82.0% (±2.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.8% (±4.7 points) | 75.3% (±3.2 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Española, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rio Arriba County (75.3%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Española
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Española | — | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Cuartelez | 2.9 mi | 30.6 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 3.2 mi | 14.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| La Mesilla | 4.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 4.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| La Villita | 6.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±13.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chimayo | 7.0 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| El Rancho | 7.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Los Luceros | 7.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±17.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ohkay Owingeh, NM (14.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rio Arriba County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixon | 64.8 minutes (±42.8) |
| 2 | La Mesilla | 32.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Los Luceros | 32.5 minutes (±17.2) |
| 4 | Chimayo | 32.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Española | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | La Villita | 29.7 minutes (±13.7) |
| 7 | El Rito | 22.7 minutes (±17.9) |
| 8 | Ohkay Owingeh | 14.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Dulce | 10.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Chama | 8.3 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Española
How long is the average commute in Española?
Workers who live in Española, NM take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Española without a car?
8.2% of households in Española have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Española?
5.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Española worked from home, and 71.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Española city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Española city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Española city, New Mexico
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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 last updated on .
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