How long is the commute from Prairie Village, KS?
Workers who live in Prairie Village, KS take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
26.7% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Prairie Village get to work
| Means of transportation | Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±3.4 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.7% (±3.5 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Prairie Village, the average commute is not measurably different from Johnson County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prairie Village, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Prairie Village ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 874 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prairie Village
| Vehicles available | Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±2.9 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.0% (±3.7 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±3.1 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Prairie Village, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Prairie Village
| Prairie Village | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.7% (±3.5 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.2 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prairie Village, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Johnson County (95.9%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prairie Village
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | — | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Mission Hills | 2.1 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Fairway | 2.6 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Mission | 3.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Roeland Park | 3.4 mi | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Mission Woods | 3.5 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 3.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westwood | 3.8 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Westwood Hills | 3.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mission Hills, KS (16.4 minutes), Fairway, KS (16.9 minutes), Mission, KS (17.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Shawnee | 22.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Merriam | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Leawood | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Olathe | 20.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Overland Park | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Westwood Hills | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Prairie Village | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Lenexa | 19.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Mission | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | Roeland Park | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Fairway | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 22 | Westwood | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 (tie) | Mission Hills | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 24 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 Prairie Village
How long is the average commute in Prairie Village?
Workers who live in Prairie Village, KS take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prairie Village without a car?
2.6% of households in Prairie Village have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prairie Village?
26.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Prairie Village worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prairie Village city, Kansas
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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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