How long is the commute from Eldridge, IA?
Workers who live in Eldridge, IA take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Eldridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Eldridge | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±8.1 points) | 78.5% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±8.3 points) | 10.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Eldridge, the average commute is not measurably different from Scott County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eldridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scott County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scott County, Eldridge ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 670 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eldridge
| Vehicles available | Eldridge | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.3 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±6.2 points) | 33.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±7.4 points) | 38.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±5.2 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Eldridge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Scott County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eldridge
| Eldridge | Scott County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±8.3 points) | 10.9% (±1.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±4.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eldridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scott County (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eldridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldridge | — | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Long Grove | 3.7 mi | 25.1 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Park View | 4.4 mi | 37.0 minutes (±20.8) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 5.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Donahue | 6.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Maysville | 7.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bettendorf | 7.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Panorama Park | 8.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island Township | 9.2 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Long Grove, IA (25.1 minutes), Donahue, IA (28.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Le Claire | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Riverdale | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 12 | Maysville | 20.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 | Bettendorf | 19.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Walcott | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Davenport | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Eldridge | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 (tie) | Panorama Park | 19.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Scott 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 Eldridge
How long is the average commute in Eldridge?
Workers who live in Eldridge, IA take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eldridge without a car?
5.9% of households in Eldridge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eldridge?
15.9% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Eldridge worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldridge city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldridge city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eldridge city, Iowa
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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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