How long is the commute from Provo, UT?
Workers who live in Provo, UT take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.5% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
10.2% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Provo get to work
| Means of transportation | Provo | Utah County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.5% (±1.9 points) | 65.3% | 67.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±0.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±1.3 points) | 19.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Provo, the average commute is lower than in Utah County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Utah (22.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Provo, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Utah County (1.7%).
It is also higher than in Utah (1.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Utah County, Provo ranks 26 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 202 of 265.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Provo
| Vehicles available | Provo | Utah County | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±1.8 points) | 19.5% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±2.0 points) | 42.2% | 38.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.4% (±1.9 points) | 35.5% | 33.0% | 21.9% |
In Provo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Utah County (2.7%).
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 Provo
| Provo | Utah County | Utah | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±1.3 points) | 19.0% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.6 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±1.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Provo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Utah County (93.4%).
It is also lower than in Utah (93.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Provo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | — | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Orem | 4.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Springville | 5.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Vineyard | 7.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lindon | 7.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Fork | 9.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Lake Shore | 9.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mapleton | 9.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Pleasant Grove | 10 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orem, UT (20.1 minutes), Springville, UT (22.7 minutes), Vineyard, UT (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Utah County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Pleasant Grove | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 21 | Lake Shore | 21.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Vineyard | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 | Orem | 20.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 24 | Spanish Fork | 20.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Lindon | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Provo | 18.4 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 7 of 26 places in Utah 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 Provo
How long is the average commute in Provo?
Workers who live in Provo, UT take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Provo without a car?
4.7% of households in Provo have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Provo?
16.1% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Provo worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provo city, Utah
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provo city, Utah
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provo city, Utah
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 Provo city, Utah (place:62470, in state:49).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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