Paulden, Arizona is located in Yavapai County and is a small rural community. It has a population of around 3,500 people as of 2019. Despite its size, there are still numerous public transportation options available in the area. Paulden operates its own public bus system to provide access to nearby cities such as Prescott Valley and Chino Valley. The town also offers free shuttle services for residents who need to travel to the near-by towns or larger cities like Flagstaff and Phoenix. Additionally, there are several carpooling groups in the area that offer rideshares for local residents. The Yavapai Regional Transit System also serves Paulden with routes providing connections to neighboring towns within a forty-mile radius. For longer trips, Amtrak's Southwest Chief train line serves Williams Junction, which is located just fifteen miles away from Paulden. These various transportation options make it easy for commuters to get around without having to rely on private vehicles alone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Paulden takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Paulden get to work:
- 68.5% drive their own car alone
- 20.4% carpool with others
- 7.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit