Tolleson, Arizona is a small town located in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. With a population of 7,482 people, it offers residents easy access to the amenities and attractions located throughout the region. Residents of Tolleson are able to enjoy the convenience of public transportation options such as bus routes and light rail service operated by Valley Metro. The light rail system runs through downtown Tolleson and connects it to downtown Phoenix and other cities in the Valley. Additionally, local bus routes serve residents within Tolleson itself and provide connections to other nearby cities such as Goodyear and Avondale. The combination of these two forms of transportation give residents easy access to places throughout the city, including shopping, dining, entertainment venues, parks, and more.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tolleson takes 23.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tolleson get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.1% carpool with others
- 1.5% work from home
- 2.1% take mass transit