Idaho Transportation Indicators (2024)

Total Workers

906,878
Population 16+

driving

81.6%
Most Common Choice

Work From Home

13.3%
Remote Share

Public Transit

0.5%
Bus/Rail/Ferry

Idaho Commute Mode Distribution

Commute modes in Idaho
Figure 1: Relative distribution of transportation methods in Idaho.

Idaho Historical Commuting Trends

Transportation trends in Idaho
Figure 2: Temporal shift in commute modes from 2010 to 2024.

Idaho Detailed Commute Breakdown

ModeWorkersPercentage
Car, truck, or van739,62181.6%
Public transportation4,9380.5%
Bicycle6,6930.7%
Walked23,9162.6%
Other means11,3181.2%
Worked from home120,39213.3%

Commuting Patterns FAQs for Idaho

The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 81.6% of workers in Idaho utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Idaho has increased significantly. Currently, 13.3% of the workforce works remotely, which is consistent with the U.S. national average of 15.1%.

Approximately 13.3% of workers in Idaho currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.