New Mexico Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for New Mexico
New Mexico Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
916,223
Population 16+
driving
83.5%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
12.2%
Remote Share
Public Transit
0.6%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
New Mexico Commute Mode Distribution
New Mexico Historical Commuting Trends
New Mexico Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 765,366 | 83.5% |
| Public transportation | 5,059 | 0.6% |
| Bicycle | 4,624 | 0.5% |
| Walked | 17,462 | 1.9% |
| Other means | 11,990 | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 111,722 | 12.2% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for New Mexico
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 83.5% of workers in New Mexico utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in New Mexico has increased significantly. Currently, 12.2% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 12.2% of workers in New Mexico currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.