How long is the commute from Roswell, NM?
Workers who live in Roswell, NM take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Roswell get to work
| Means of transportation | Roswell | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±2.8 points) | 81.8% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Roswell, the average commute is not measurably different from Chaves County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roswell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chaves County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chaves County, Roswell ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roswell
| Vehicles available | Roswell | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 5.5% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±2.7 points) | 31.3% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±3.3 points) | 37.6% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±2.6 points) | 25.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Roswell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chaves County (5.5%).
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 Roswell
| Roswell | Chaves County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.7% (±2.0 points) | 90.7% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.5% (±2.6 points) | 83.0% (±2.2 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Roswell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chaves County (83.0%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Roswell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell | — | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Dexter | 15 mi | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hagerman | 21 mi | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Lake Arthur | 28 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Artesia | 37 mi | 17.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hope | 40 mi | 40.0 minutes (±20.4) | Higher |
| Atoka | 42 mi | 18.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ruidoso Downs | 62 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Capitan | 63 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ruidoso Downs, NM (12.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hagerman, NM (31.8 minutes), Lake Arthur, NM (25.0 minutes), Hope, NM (40.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chaves County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerman | 31.8 minutes (±8.4) |
| 2 | Lake Arthur | 25.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Roswell | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Dexter | 15.1 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Roswell
How long is the average commute in Roswell?
Workers who live in Roswell, NM take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roswell without a car?
6.5% of households in Roswell have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roswell?
5.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Roswell worked from home, and 81.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roswell city, New Mexico
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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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