How long is the commute from Odessa, DE?
Workers who live in Odessa, DE take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
30.7% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 30.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Odessa get to work
| Means of transportation | Odessa | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±12.8 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±3.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±16.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±16.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±16.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.7% (±13.5 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Odessa, the average commute is higher than in New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Odessa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Odessa ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 8 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Odessa
| Vehicles available | Odessa | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±13.1 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±14.0 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.2% (±15.1 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Odessa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Odessa
| Odessa | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.7% (±13.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±22.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±3.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Odessa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Odessa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa | — | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Middletown | 3.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Townsend | 4.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. Georges | 7.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware City | 8.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake City | 9.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Elsinboro Township | 10 mi | 32.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | 11 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 11 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Townsend | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | St. Georges | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Odessa | 32.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Middletown | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Glasgow | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pike Creek | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Delaware City | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Edgemoor | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Claymont | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Odessa
How long is the average commute in Odessa?
Workers who live in Odessa, DE take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Odessa without a car?
3.5% of households in Odessa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Odessa?
30.7% (±13.5 points) of workers who live in Odessa worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Odessa town, Delaware
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Odessa town, Delaware (place:54050, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .