How long is the commute from Windsor Heights, IA?
Workers who live in Windsor Heights, IA take an average of 14.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
22.1% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Windsor Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Windsor Heights | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±8.3 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.1% (±7.7 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Windsor Heights, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Windsor Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Windsor Heights ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 872 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Windsor Heights
| Vehicles available | Windsor Heights | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±8.2 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% (±9.2 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±5.5 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Windsor Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.8%).
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 Windsor Heights
| Windsor Heights | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.1% (±7.7 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±2.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Windsor Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (91.9%).
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 Windsor Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Heights | — | 14.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Urbandale | 4.1 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Clive | 4.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| West Des Moines | 5.2 mi | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Des Moines | 5.7 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Johnston | 6.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Grimes | 6.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Saylorville | 6.9 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Norwalk | 8.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Urbandale, IA (18.9 minutes), Clive, IA (20.7 minutes), West Des Moines, IA (18.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Johnston | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Grimes | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Des Moines | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 14 | Urbandale | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | West Des Moines | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 16 | Saylorville | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 | Windsor Heights | 14.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Polk 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 Windsor Heights
How long is the average commute in Windsor Heights?
Workers who live in Windsor Heights, IA take an average of 14.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Windsor Heights without a car?
1.4% of households in Windsor Heights have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Windsor Heights?
22.1% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Windsor Heights worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windsor Heights city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windsor Heights city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windsor Heights 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 Windsor Heights city, Iowa (place:86250, in state:19).
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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