How long is the commute from Cedar Rapids, IA?
Workers who live in Cedar Rapids, IA take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Cedar Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Cedar Rapids | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±1.5 points) | 75.6% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±0.8 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±1.1 points) | 14.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Cedar Rapids, the average commute is not measurably different from Linn County (19.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cedar Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Linn County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Linn County, Cedar Rapids ranks 15 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 705 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cedar Rapids
| Vehicles available | Cedar Rapids | Linn County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±1.5 points) | 32.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±1.7 points) | 40.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Cedar Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Linn County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cedar Rapids
| Cedar Rapids | Linn County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±1.1 points) | 14.7% (±0.8 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cedar Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Linn County (91.6%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cedar Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | — | 18.6 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Fairfax | 5.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hiawatha | 6.4 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Bertram | 7.3 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 7.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ely | 7.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Robins | 7.9 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Shueyville | 8.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swisher | 8.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hiawatha, IA (15.9 minutes), Robins, IA (15.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Swisher, IA (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Linn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fairfax | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Ely | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Bertram | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Mount Vernon | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Alburnett | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Marion | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Cedar Rapids | 18.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 16 | Hiawatha | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Robins | 15.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Linn 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 Cedar Rapids
How long is the average commute in Cedar Rapids?
Workers who live in Cedar Rapids, IA take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cedar Rapids without a car?
5.7% of households in Cedar Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cedar Rapids?
12.9% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Cedar Rapids worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Rapids city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Rapids city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cedar Rapids city, Iowa
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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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