How long is the commute from West Burlington, IA?
Workers who live in West Burlington, IA take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
1.3% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in West Burlington get to work
| Means of transportation | West Burlington | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±8.2 points) | 82.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±6.9 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.2% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In West Burlington, the average commute is not measurably different from Des Moines 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 West Burlington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Des Moines County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Des Moines County, West Burlington ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 750 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Burlington
| Vehicles available | West Burlington | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±6.2 points) | 7.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±9.8 points) | 34.2% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±7.2 points) | 34.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±9.9 points) | 23.8% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In West Burlington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Des Moines County (7.3%).
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 West Burlington
| West Burlington | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 4.2% (±1.4 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.6 points) | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±5.7 points) | 87.3% (±1.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Burlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Des Moines County (87.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Burlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | — | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Burlington | 2.9 mi | 16.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 4.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gulfport | 4.9 mi | 15.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carman Township | 7.5 mi | 17.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 7.7 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone Township | 10 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lomax | 11 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lomax Township | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lomax, IL (31.8 minutes), Lomax Township, IL (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Des Moines County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediapolis | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Danville | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Middletown | 18.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | West Burlington | 17.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Burlington | 16.1 minutes (±1.6) |
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 West Burlington
How long is the average commute in West Burlington?
Workers who live in West Burlington, IA take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Burlington without a car?
9.8% of households in West Burlington have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Burlington?
1.3% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in West Burlington worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Burlington city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Burlington city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Burlington city, Iowa
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Burlington city, Iowa (place:83685, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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