How long is the commute from Draper, UT?
Workers who live in Draper, UT take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Draper get to work
| Means of transportation | Draper | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±2.7 points) | 64.5% | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±2.9 points) | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Draper, the average commute is higher than in Salt Lake County (22.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Utah (22.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Draper, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Salt Lake County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Salt Lake County, Draper ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 96 of 265.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Draper
| Vehicles available | Draper | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.2 points) | 5.5% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±2.4 points) | 29.1% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±3.4 points) | 37.5% | 38.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±2.5 points) | 27.9% | 33.0% | 21.9% |
In Draper, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Salt Lake County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (4.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Draper
| Draper | Salt Lake County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±2.9 points) | 19.7% (±0.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.7 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Draper, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Salt Lake County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Utah (93.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Draper
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draper | — | 24.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Bluffdale | 4.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| White City metro Township | 4.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy | 5.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Riverton | 5.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine | 5.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lehi | 5.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 6.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Jordan | 7.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bluffdale, UT (21.1 minutes), Sandy, UT (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Salt Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copperton metro Township | 31.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Herriman | 27.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 3 | Kearns metro Township | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Riverton | 24.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 (tie) | South Jordan | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 5 (tie) | West Jordan | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 7 | Draper | 24.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 | Magna metro Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Emigration Canyon metro Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | White City metro Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Sandy | 22.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 12 | West Valley City | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 13 | Taylorsville | 22.2 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Salt Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Draper
How long is the average commute in Draper?
Workers who live in Draper, UT take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Draper without a car?
2.9% of households in Draper have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Draper?
25.3% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Draper worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Draper city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Draper city, Utah
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Draper city, Utah
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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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