How long is the commute from Nambe, NM?
Workers who live in Nambe, NM take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Nambe get to work
| Means of transportation | Nambe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±4.5 points) | 68.1% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.9 points) | 8.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±3.6 points) | 18.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Nambe, the average commute is higher than in Santa Fe County (23.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nambe, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Fe County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Fe County, Nambe ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 54 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nambe
| Vehicles available | Nambe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 4.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±8.8 points) | 35.6% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% (±5.8 points) | 36.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.8% (±6.2 points) | 24.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Nambe, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Fe County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nambe
| Nambe | Santa Fe County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±3.6 points) | 18.4% (±1.2 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.9% (±10.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.4% (±9.9 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Nambe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Santa Fe County (90.1%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Nambe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nambe | — | 29.3 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Pojoaque | 2.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 5.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| La Mesilla | 6.2 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| El Rancho | 6.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chimayo | 7.0 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cuartelez | 7.2 mi | 30.6 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Española | 9.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tesuque | 11 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pojoaque, NM (22.1 minutes), Tesuque, NM (14.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Fe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tano Road | 35.2 minutes (±11.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Eldorado at Santa Fe | 32.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Thunder Mountain | 32.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Tres Arroyos | 32.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Cuartelez | 30.6 minutes (±9.9) |
| 7 | Cañoncito | 29.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Nambe | 29.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | El Rancho | 28.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | El Valle de Arroyo Seco | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Agua Fria | 25.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 | La Cienega | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Pojoaque | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Santa Fe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Nambe 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 Nambe
How long is the average commute in Nambe?
Workers who live in Nambe, NM take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nambe without a car?
4.5% of households in Nambe have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nambe?
15.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Nambe worked from home, and 73.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nambe CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nambe CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nambe CDP, 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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