How long is the commute from University Park, IA?
Workers who live in University Park, IA take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in University Park get to work
| Means of transportation | University Park | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±9.6 points) | 80.3% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±8.5 points) | 8.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.9 points) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±5.8 points) | 7.5% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In University Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Mahaska County (18.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In University Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mahaska County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mahaska County, University Park ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 781 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in University Park
| Vehicles available | University Park | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±11.0 points) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±10.7 points) | 29.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% (±10.1 points) | 34.0% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±11.1 points) | 33.0% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In University Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mahaska County (4.0%).
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 University Park
| University Park | Mahaska County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±5.8 points) | 7.5% (±1.7 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±2.5 points) | 94.5% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±5.2 points) | 89.7% (±1.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In University Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mahaska County (89.7%).
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 University Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | — | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Oskaloosa | 1.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon | 3.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±13.8) | Higher |
| Keomah Village | 4.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 8.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Eddyville | 8.8 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Leighton | 9.6 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont | 11 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Kirkville | 11 mi | 32.9 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beacon, IA (32.2 minutes), Rose Hill, IA (25.9 minutes), Fremont, IA (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mahaska County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fremont | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Rose Hill | 25.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Barnes City | 21.7 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Leighton | 21.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Keomah Village | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | New Sharon | 18.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | University Park | 17.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Oskaloosa | 16.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Mahaska 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 Park
How long is the average commute in University Park?
Workers who live in University Park, IA take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in University Park without a car?
13.0% of households in University Park have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in University Park?
7.1% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in University Park worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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