Lake Valley, NM is a small town with a population of just over 3,000 people located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. While it is not heavily populated, residents of the town have access to several convenient transportation options. The main form of public transportation is provided by Mountain Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), which operates bus routes throughout the city and provides service to nearby towns and communities. Additionally, Lake Valley has two taxi companies that offer service within the city limits and to other parts of New Mexico. Local residents also take advantage of ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft. For those looking for more private transportation, car rental is available from local agencies as well as airports nearby. With these various options, Lake Valley residents can easily connect to other parts of New Mexico or traverse around town without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lake Valley takes 23.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lake Valley get to work:
- 57.7% drive their own car alone
- 3.8% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit