Coolidge, Arizona is a city located in the southeastern corner of the state near the junction of highways 87 and 287. The city has a population of 10,226 according to the 2019 U.S. Census Bureau estimate. With its proximity to highway 87, Coolidge offers the perfect location for those looking to explore Arizona’s rural desert landscape while still having easy access to nearby urban centers such as Tempe and Phoenix.
When it comes to public transportation options in Coolidge, AZ, there are a variety of options available for those who need to get around town or beyond its borders. The city is served by Valley Metro Bus service which offers several routes passing through town on weekdays with limited Saturday service. Valley Metro also operates Dial-A-Ride services throughout Coolidge that can take passengers anywhere within the area at an affordable cost and can be scheduled up to seven days in advance. For those looking for rail transport, there is also an Amtrak station located just outside of Coolidge in Sacaton which provides connections to major cities across the United States including Los Angeles and Chicago.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Coolidge takes 24.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Coolidge get to work:
- 79.1% drive their own car alone
- 15.0% carpool with others
- 2.9% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit