How long is the commute from Ruidoso, NM?
Workers who live in Ruidoso, NM take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Ruidoso get to work
| Means of transportation | Ruidoso | Lincoln County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±8.2 points) | 71.0% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.0 points) | 13.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.1 points) | 4.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±5.9 points) | 11.1% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Ruidoso, the average commute is lower than in Lincoln County (20.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ruidoso, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Ruidoso ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 173 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ruidoso
| Vehicles available | Ruidoso | Lincoln County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 3.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±5.9 points) | 27.6% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±7.2 points) | 42.3% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±5.4 points) | 26.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Ruidoso, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (3.9%).
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 Ruidoso
| Ruidoso | Lincoln County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±5.9 points) | 11.1% (±3.2 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.4 points) | 96.0% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±5.8 points) | 84.7% (±2.9 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ruidoso, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (84.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ruidoso
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | — | 14.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Ruidoso Downs | 4.3 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Capitan | 14 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Carrizozo | 23 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tularosa | 28 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Cloudcroft | 28 mi | 18.3 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| High Rolls | 30 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Luz | 30 mi | 13.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Alamogordo | 36 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Capitan, NM (28.1 minutes), Tularosa, NM (23.3 minutes), Alamogordo, NM (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitan | 28.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Corona | 22.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Carrizozo | 18.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Ruidoso | 14.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Ruidoso Downs | 12.8 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Ruidoso
How long is the average commute in Ruidoso?
Workers who live in Ruidoso, NM take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ruidoso without a car?
3.4% of households in Ruidoso have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ruidoso?
12.9% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Ruidoso worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruidoso village, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruidoso village, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ruidoso village, 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 Ruidoso village, New Mexico (place:65210, 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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