How long is the commute from Waterloo, IA?
Workers who live in Waterloo, IA take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Waterloo get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterloo | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±1.9 points) | 78.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.6 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Waterloo, the average commute is not measurably different from Black Hawk County (15.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterloo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Black Hawk County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Black Hawk County, Waterloo ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 829 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterloo
| Vehicles available | Waterloo | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±0.9 points) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% (±2.2 points) | 33.3% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±2.4 points) | 35.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±1.8 points) | 24.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Waterloo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Black Hawk County (6.3%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waterloo
| Waterloo | Black Hawk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% (±1.0 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±1.3 points) | 89.4% (±0.9 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterloo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Black Hawk County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waterloo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | — | 15.9 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Evansdale | 4.6 mi | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Run Heights | 5.1 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Falls | 5.5 mi | 14.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Raymond | 6.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Hudson | 6.4 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gilbertville | 8.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Dunkerton | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Janesville | 12 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Falls, IA (14.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Raymond, IA (23.9 minutes), Gilbertville, IA (19.9 minutes), Dunkerton, IA (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Black Hawk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte City | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 (tie) | Dunkerton | 23.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 (tie) | Raymond | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Gilbertville | 19.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Elk Run Heights | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Hudson | 17.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Waterloo | 15.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Evansdale | 15.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Cedar Falls | 14.0 minutes (±0.6) |
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 Waterloo
How long is the average commute in Waterloo?
Workers who live in Waterloo, IA take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterloo without a car?
7.8% of households in Waterloo have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterloo?
7.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Waterloo worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterloo city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterloo city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterloo 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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