How long is the commute from Bloomington, IN?
Workers who live in Bloomington, IN take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
10.8% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Bloomington get to work
| Means of transportation | Bloomington | Monroe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.7% (±2.6 points) | 64.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±1.4 points) | 9.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.8% (±1.5 points) | 6.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Bloomington, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bloomington, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Monroe County (2.0%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Bloomington ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1517 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bloomington
| Vehicles available | Bloomington | Monroe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±1.7 points) | 8.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.0% (±2.3 points) | 38.9% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±2.1 points) | 33.7% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 19.0% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Bloomington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monroe County (8.4%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bloomington
| Bloomington | Monroe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±2.1 points) | 15.9% (±1.3 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.0% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bloomington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Monroe County (90.0%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bloomington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Perry Township (Monroe County) | 3.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomington Township | 3.3 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Monroe County) | 5.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | 6.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | 6.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Ellettsville | 7.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Smithville-Sanders | 7.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Benton Township (Monroe County) | 8.2 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Monroe County), IN (20.2 minutes), Salt Creek Township (Monroe County), IN (25.4 minutes), Ellettsville, IN (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Salt Creek Township (Monroe County) | 25.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Smithville-Sanders | 21.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Ellettsville | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Richland Township (Monroe County) | 20.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Van Buren Township (Monroe County) | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Perry Township (Monroe County) | 18.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Bloomington | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Bloomington Township | 17.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Monroe 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 Bloomington
How long is the average commute in Bloomington?
Workers who live in Bloomington, IN take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bloomington without a car?
12.2% of households in Bloomington have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bloomington?
18.2% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Bloomington worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bloomington city, Indiana
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 last updated on .
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