How long is the commute from Tiffin, IA?
Workers who live in Tiffin, IA take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Tiffin get to work
| Means of transportation | Tiffin | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±6.3 points) | 65.2% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 8.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Tiffin, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (19.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tiffin, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Johnson County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Tiffin ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 501 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tiffin
| Vehicles available | Tiffin | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±9.1 points) | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.0% (±10.2 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±6.8 points) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Tiffin, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Johnson County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tiffin
| Tiffin | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.7% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±4.8 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tiffin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Johnson County (89.2%).
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 Tiffin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiffin | — | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Coralville | 3.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Liberty | 3.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| University Heights | 6.0 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Oxford | 7.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Iowa City | 7.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Shueyville | 9.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swisher | 9.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Solon | 11 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University Heights, IA (16.0 minutes), Iowa City, IA (17.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lone Tree | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Swisher | 26.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Oxford | 25.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 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) |
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 Tiffin
How long is the average commute in Tiffin?
Workers who live in Tiffin, IA take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tiffin without a car?
0.7% of households in Tiffin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tiffin?
18.6% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Tiffin worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tiffin city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tiffin city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tiffin 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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