How long is the commute from Farmington, NM?
Workers who live in Farmington, NM take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Farmington get to work
| Means of transportation | Farmington | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±3.1 points) | 83.4% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±1.4 points) | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Farmington, the average commute is lower than in San Juan County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Farmington, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Juan County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Juan County, Farmington ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 128 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Farmington
| Vehicles available | Farmington | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±2.0 points) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±2.7 points) | 30.9% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±3.2 points) | 34.2% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±2.7 points) | 28.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Farmington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Juan County (6.7%).
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 Farmington
| Farmington | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±1.4 points) | 6.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.2 points) | 91.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.5% (±3.0 points) | 72.4% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Farmington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Juan County (72.4%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Farmington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Crouch Mesa | 5.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Flora Vista | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| South River | 7.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Lee Acres | 7.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Fruitland | 8.1 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Spencerville | 8.4 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| West Hammond | 9.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| La Plata | 9.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spencerville, NM (15.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crouch Mesa, NM (26.3 minutes), Flora Vista, NM (26.8 minutes), South River, NM (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Juan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Crouch Mesa | 26.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | La Plata | 23.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Angustura | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Aztec | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Lee Acres | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Waterflow | 20.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 14 | Farmington | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Bloomfield | 19.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Spencerville | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in San Juan 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 Farmington
How long is the average commute in Farmington?
Workers who live in Farmington, NM take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Farmington without a car?
7.7% of households in Farmington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Farmington?
6.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Farmington worked from home, and 80.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington 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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