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Who has the longest commute in Arizona?

  • Jan 16, 2016
  • Jan 16, 2016 Updated Mar 20, 2017

Sometimes the commute is long because of heavy traffic, and sometimes because of the distance to work.

State of Arizona

Arizona: 24.7 minutes

Arizona Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 29% of workers in Arizona spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 24.7 minutes, which is typical for the country.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.66% of the labor force in Arizona primarily drives or carpools to work. Arizona has a higher percent of driving commuters than the typical state in the United States.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Arizona have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to the United States

Arizona has a higher proportion of residents with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical state in the United States by 2.3%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Arizona (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

La Paz County

La Paz County: 12.1 minutes

La Paz County Commute Time | FindTheHome

Commutes Under 10 minutes

Approximately 49% of workers in La Paz County spend less than 10 minutes commuting to work every day. If you hate sitting in traffic and like to live close to your workplace, this might be the county for you.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 12.1 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome
 

Drives To Work

About 84.25% of the labor force in La Paz County primarily drives or carpools to work. However, La Paz County has a lower percent of driving commuters than a typical county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in La Paz County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

La Paz County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 3%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in La Paz County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Greenlee County

Greenlee County: 17.7 minutes

Greenlee County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 36% of workers in Greenlee County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 17.7 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 92.66% of the labor force in Greenlee County primarily drives or carpools to work. Greenlee County has a higher percent of driving commuters than the typical county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Greenlee County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Greenlee County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 5.8%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Early Birds

It's most common for workers in Greenlee County, not including those who work from home, to depart for work before 6:00 am in the morning. Greenlee County has more early risers than the typical county in Arizona. Even though this seems like a high percent, the average county in Arizona has a higher percentage of workers departing before 6:00 am. Waking up very early is common for a county in Arizona.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Coconino County and Flagstaff

Coconino County and Flagstaff Metropolitan Area: 18.3 minutes

Coconino County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 41% of workers in Coconino County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 18.3 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 80.28% of the labor force in Coconino County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Flagstaff AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Coconino County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Flagstaff Metro

It is common for residents in Flagstaff Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Coconino County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Cochise County and Sierra Vista

Cochise County and the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Area: 18.9 minutes

Cochise County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 40% of workers in Cochise County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 18.9 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.96% of the labor force in Cochise County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Sierra Vista-Douglas AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Cochise County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Sierra Vista Metro

It is common for residents in Sierra Vista Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Cochise County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Yuma County and Yuma

Yuma County and the Yuma Metropolitan Area: 19 minutes

Yuma County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 39% of workers in Yuma County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 19.0 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 90.65% of the labor force in Yuma County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Yuma AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Yuma County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Yuma Metro

It is common for residents in Yuma Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Yuma County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Mohave County and Lake Havasu City

Mohave County and Lake Havasu City: 19.3 minutes

Mohave County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 43% of workers in Mohave County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 19.3 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 92.05% of the labor force in Mohave County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Lake Havasu City-Kingman AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Mohave County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Lake Havasu City Metro

It is common for residents in Lake Havasu City Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Mohave County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Gila County

Gila County: 20.7 minutes

Gila County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 39% of workers in Gila County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 20.7 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.56% of the labor force in Gila County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Gila County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Gila County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 5.2%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Gila County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County: 20.7 minutes

Santa Cruz County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 45% of workers in Santa Cruz County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 20.7 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 90.48% of the labor force in Santa Cruz County primarily drives or carpools to work. Santa Cruz County has a higher percent of driving commuters than the typical county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Santa Cruz County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Santa Cruz County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 5%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Santa Cruz County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Graham County

Graham County: 21.8 minutes

Graham County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 37% of workers in Graham County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 21.8 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 89.93% of the labor force in Graham County primarily drives or carpools to work. Graham County has a higher percent of driving commuters than the typical county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Graham County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Graham County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 5.3%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Graham County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Navajo County

Navajo County: 22.6 minutes

Navajo County Commute Time | FindTheHome

Commutes Under 10 minutes

Approximately 32% of workers in Navajo County spend less than 10 minutes commuting to work every day. If you hate sitting in traffic and like to live close to your workplace, this might be the county for you.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 22.6 minutes, which is low for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 86.22% of the labor force in Navajo County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Navajo County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Navajo County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 6.3%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Navajo County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Yavapai County and Prescott

Yavapai County and the Prescott Metropolitan Area: 22.9 minutes

Yavapai County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 32% of workers in Yavapai County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 22.9 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.20% of the labor force in Yavapai County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Prescott AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Yavapai County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Prescott Metro

It is common for residents in Prescott Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Yavapai County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Pima County and Tucson

Pima County and the Tucson Metropolitan Area: 24.2 minutes

Pima County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 30% of workers in Pima County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 24.2 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 86.43% of the labor force in Pima County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Tucson AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Pima County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Tucson Metro

It is common for residents in Tucson Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Pima County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Maricopa County

Maricopa County: 25.4 minutes

Maricopa County Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 28% of workers in Maricopa County spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 25.4 minutes, which is typical for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.74% of the labor force in Maricopa County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Maricopa County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Phoenix Metro

It is common for residents in Phoenix Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Maricopa County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Phoenix Metropolitan Area: 25.8 minutes

Phoenix Metro Commute Time | FindTheHome

10 - 20 Minute Commutes

Approximately 27% of workers in Phoenix Metro spend between 10 and 20 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 25.8 minutes, which is typical for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.94% of the labor force in Phoenix Metro primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a metro in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Phoenix Metro have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

It is common for residents in Arizona to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Phoenix Metro (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Apache County

Apache County: 30.1 minutes

Apache County Commute Time | FindTheHome

Commutes Under 10 minutes

Approximately 26% of workers in Apache County spend less than 10 minutes commuting to work every day. If you hate sitting in traffic and like to live close to your workplace, this might be the county for you.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 30.1 minutes, which is high for the state.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 87.23% of the labor force in Apache County primarily drives or carpools to work. This proportion of people who drive to work is typical for a county in Arizona.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Apache County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Arizona

Apache County has a lower proportion of people with two personal vehicles available to them than the typical county in Arizona by 7.6%.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Apache County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

Pinal County

Pinal County: 31.3 minutes

Pinal County Commute Time | FindTheHome

30 - 45 Minute Commutes

Approximately 15% of workers in Pinal County spend between 30 and 45 minutes commuting to work every day.

Average Commute Time

The mean commute time is 31.3 minutes, which is high for the metro.

Commute time only accounts for one way to work. Total travel time for a given work-day would be 2x the average commute.

Commute Method | FindTheHome

Drives To Work

About 90.55% of the labor force in Pinal County primarily drives or carpools to work. Pinal County has a higher percent of driving commuters than the typical county in Phoenix Metro.

Available Vehicles | FindTheHome

2 Cars

In general, residents in Pinal County have two vehicles available to them.

Compared to Phoenix Metro

It is common for residents in Phoenix Metro to have two personal vehicles available to them.

These statistics only account for residents at least who are 16 years old. Types of vehicles include cars, vans, pick-up trucks and panel trucks (1 ton of capacity or less) which are kept at home and available to members of the house. Additionally, rented cars or company vehicles kept at home and used for non-business purposes are also included.

Departure Time | FindTheHome

Work the Morning Shift

Like most Americans, a large percent of workers in Pinal County (who don't work from home) depart for work between 6:00 - 8:00 am.

The survey respondents were asked to identify their usual, as opposed to exact, departure time.

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