How long is the commute from Bright, IN?
Workers who live in Bright, IN take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Bright get to work
| Means of transportation | Bright | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±6.1 points) | 77.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.4% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±5.8 points) | 9.7% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Bright, the average commute is not measurably different from Dearborn County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bright, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dearborn County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dearborn County, Bright ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 470 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bright
| Vehicles available | Bright | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±6.8 points) | 24.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±7.8 points) | 36.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.0% (±7.6 points) | 34.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Bright, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dearborn County (4.1%).
It is also lower than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bright
| Bright | Dearborn County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±5.8 points) | 9.7% (±1.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.5 points) | 94.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±2.8 points) | 89.1% (±1.4 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bright, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dearborn County (89.1%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (89.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bright
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright | — | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Miller Township | 2.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Dearborn County) | 2.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Harrison | 3.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Logan Township (Dearborn County) | 3.4 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hidden Valley | 4.0 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Hamilton County) | 4.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Harrison | 4.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Whitewater Township | 5.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Harrison, IN (21.3 minutes), Harrison Township (Hamilton County), OH (25.6 minutes), Harrison, OH (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dearborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | York Township (Dearborn County) | 33.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Dillsboro | 32.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Logan Township (Dearborn County) | 32.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Hidden Valley | 29.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Kelso Township | 29.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Aurora | 29.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Bright | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Miller Township | 28.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Harrison Township (Dearborn County) | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Center Township (Dearborn County) | 27.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 19 (tie) | Greendale | 26.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 19 (tie) | St. Leon | 26.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 21 | Lawrenceburg Township | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Dearborn County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bright is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Bright
How long is the average commute in Bright?
Workers who live in Bright, IN take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bright without a car?
1.7% of households in Bright have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bright?
18.8% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Bright worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bright CDP, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bright CDP, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bright CDP, Indiana
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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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