How long is the commute from Placitas, NM?
Workers who live in Placitas, NM take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
37.7% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 37.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Placitas get to work
| Means of transportation | Placitas | Sandoval County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.6% (±8.1 points) | 71.2% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.7% (±8.1 points) | 16.8% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Placitas, the average commute is not measurably different from Sandoval County (30.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Placitas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sandoval County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sandoval County, Placitas ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Placitas
| Vehicles available | Placitas | Sandoval County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 3.2% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.3% (±4.8 points) | 26.4% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.3% (±7.5 points) | 39.1% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.1% (±7.3 points) | 31.3% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Placitas, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sandoval County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Placitas
| Placitas | Sandoval County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.7% (±8.1 points) | 16.8% (±1.3 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±4.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±5.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.9 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Placitas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sandoval County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Placitas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placitas | — | 31.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Algodones | 4.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ana Pueblo | 4.6 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Bernalillo | 6.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| San Felipe Pueblo | 8.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±7.1) | Lower |
| Sandia Heights | 11 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Corrales | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sandia Knolls | 14 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santo Domingo Pueblo | 14 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Santa Ana Pueblo, NM (16.6 minutes), San Felipe Pueblo, NM (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sandoval County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Rancho Estates | 42.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Algodones | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Santo Domingo Pueblo | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Placitas | 31.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Rio Rancho | 29.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Corrales | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Cuba | 29.0 minutes (±10.7) |
| 8 | Bernalillo | 27.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | San Ysidro | 25.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 10 | Jemez Pueblo | 25.0 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Sandoval County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Placitas 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 Placitas
How long is the average commute in Placitas?
Workers who live in Placitas, NM take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Placitas without a car?
0.4% of households in Placitas have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Placitas?
37.7% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Placitas worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), 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 Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico (place:58070, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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