How long is the commute from University Heights, IA?
Workers who live in University Heights, IA take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
30.5% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in University Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | University Heights | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 33.8% (±7.2 points) | 65.2% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±4.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±2.3 points) | 3.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 30.5% (±9.0 points) | 8.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.7% (±3.5 points) | 3.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±8.9 points) | 13.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In University Heights, 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 University Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, University Heights ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 824 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in University Heights
| Vehicles available | University Heights | Johnson County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±6.7 points) | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.9% (±8.8 points) | 39.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±7.5 points) | 18.2% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In University Heights, 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 University Heights
| University Heights | Johnson County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±8.9 points) | 13.7% (±1.1 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±3.3 points) | 89.2% (±1.1 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In University Heights, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near University Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights | — | 16.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Iowa City | 1.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Coralville | 3.6 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tiffin | 6.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| North Liberty | 6.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Hills | 6.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Solon | 11 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Branch | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Riverside | 12 mi | 32.7 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tiffin, IA (22.1 minutes), North Liberty, IA (24.6 minutes), West Branch, IA (23.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 University Heights
How long is the average commute in University Heights?
Workers who live in University Heights, IA take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in University Heights without a car?
1.1% of households in University Heights have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in University Heights?
20.0% (±8.9 points) of workers who live in University Heights worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Heights city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Heights city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Heights 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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