How long is the commute from South River, NM?
Workers who live in South River, NM take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
94.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in South River get to work
| Means of transportation | South River | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 94.1% (±6.6 points) | 83.4% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 7.0% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±6.4 points) | 6.3% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In South River, the average commute is higher than in San Juan County (24.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Juan County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Juan County, South River ranks 1 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 20 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South River
| Vehicles available | South River | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 6.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.5% (±7.5 points) | 30.9% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±10.6 points) | 34.2% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.1% (±10.0 points) | 28.2% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In South River, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Juan County (6.7%).
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 South River
| South River | San Juan County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±6.4 points) | 6.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.1 points) | 91.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.5% (±14.1 points) | 72.4% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Juan County (72.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South River | — | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Flora Vista | 2.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spencerville | 3.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Crouch Mesa | 3.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Aztec | 5.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Bloomfield | 5.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lee Acres | 5.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Farmington | 7.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| West Hammond | 7.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spencerville, NM (15.2 minutes), Aztec, NM (20.5 minutes), Bloomfield, NM (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Juan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South River | 32.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Upper Fruitland | 31.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 3 | Kirtland | 30.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Center Point | 30.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Shiprock | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 (tie) | West Hammond | 28.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Flora Vista | 26.8 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in San Juan County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South River 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 South River
How long is the average commute in South River?
Workers who live in South River, NM take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South River without a car?
1.4% of households in South River have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South River?
5.0% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in South River worked from home, and 78.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South River CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South River CDP, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South River 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 South River CDP, New Mexico (place:74275, 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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