How long is the commute from Iowa City, IA?
Workers who live in Iowa City, IA take an average of 17.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.2% of workers drive alone to work.
6.0% take public transportation.
14.6% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 6.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Iowa City get to work
| Means of transportation | Iowa City | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.2% (±2.7 points) | 65.2% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.0% (±0.9 points) | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.6% (±1.8 points) | 8.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±0.7 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±1.5 points) | 13.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Iowa City, the average commute is lower than in Johnson County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Iowa City, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Johnson County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Iowa City ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 770 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Iowa City
| Vehicles available | Iowa City | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±2.6 points) | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±2.1 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±1.9 points) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Iowa City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Johnson County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Iowa City
| Iowa City | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±1.5 points) | 13.7% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±1.5 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Iowa City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Johnson County (89.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Iowa City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | — | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| University Heights | 1.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coralville | 4.5 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Hills | 6.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin | 7.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| North Liberty | 7.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| West Branch | 9.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Solon | 11 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 12 mi | 32.7 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coralville, IA (19.3 minutes), Tiffin, IA (22.1 minutes), North Liberty, IA (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Johnson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Liberty | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Tiffin | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Solon | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Coralville | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 8 | Shueyville | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Hills | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Iowa City | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 11 | University Heights | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Johnson 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 Iowa City
How long is the average commute in Iowa City?
Workers who live in Iowa City, IA take an average of 17.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Iowa City without a car?
11.0% of households in Iowa City have no vehicle, and 6.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Iowa City?
12.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Iowa City worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iowa City 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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