How long is the commute from Navajo, NM?
Workers who live in Navajo, NM take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Navajo get to work
| Means of transportation | Navajo | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±7.1 points) | 79.9% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±4.4 points) | 7.8% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±6.2 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Navajo, the average commute is not measurably different from McKinley County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Navajo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McKinley County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McKinley County, Navajo ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Navajo
| Vehicles available | Navajo | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±3.9 points) | 10.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.4% (±9.3 points) | 33.7% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±6.8 points) | 32.7% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±6.4 points) | 22.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Navajo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McKinley County (10.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Navajo
| Navajo | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±6.2 points) | 8.9% (±1.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.2% (±5.2 points) | 82.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 71.0% (±9.5 points) | 64.8% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Navajo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McKinley County (64.8%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Navajo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navajo | — | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Fort Defiance | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Window Rock | 16 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Michaels | 17 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Springs | 23 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gamerco | 27 mi | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Tsaile | 30 mi | 18.2 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gallup | 31 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Church Rock | 35 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Defiance, AZ (18.9 minutes), Gamerco, NM (18.5 minutes), Gallup, NM (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McKinley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thoreau | 46.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Prewitt | 43.3 minutes (±34.5) |
| 3 | Iyanbito | 35.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Church Rock | 31.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Navajo | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Zuni Pueblo | 26.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Black Rock | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Rock Springs | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Crownpoint | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Gallup | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Gamerco | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) |
Navajo 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 Navajo
How long is the average commute in Navajo?
Workers who live in Navajo, NM take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Navajo without a car?
7.6% of households in Navajo have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Navajo?
10.7% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Navajo worked from home, and 71.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Navajo CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Navajo CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Navajo CDP, New Mexico
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 Navajo CDP, New Mexico (place:51420, in state:35).
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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