How long is the commute from Westwood Hills, KS?
Workers who live in Westwood Hills, KS take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
22.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Westwood Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Westwood Hills | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±7.3 points) | 69.5% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 5.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.9% (±6.8 points) | 22.4% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Westwood Hills, 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 Westwood Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Johnson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Johnson County, Westwood Hills ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 869 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westwood Hills
| Vehicles available | Westwood Hills | Johnson County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±14.8 points) | 3.5% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% (±8.3 points) | 29.7% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 62.6% (±9.5 points) | 44.5% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±5.6 points) | 22.3% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Westwood Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Johnson County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westwood Hills
| Westwood Hills | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.9% (±6.8 points) | 22.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±14.8 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±4.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westwood Hills, 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 Westwood Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Hills | — | 19.7 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Westwood | 0.3 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Woods | 0.3 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairway | 1.4 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Roeland Park | 1.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Hills | 1.8 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mission | 2.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Village | 3.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Merriam | 4.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gardner | 22.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 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) |
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 Westwood Hills
How long is the average commute in Westwood Hills?
Workers who live in Westwood Hills, KS take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westwood Hills without a car?
0.0% of households in Westwood Hills have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westwood Hills?
22.9% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Westwood Hills worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood Hills city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood Hills city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood Hills city, Kansas
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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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