How long is the commute from Erlanger, KY?
Workers who live in Erlanger, KY take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Erlanger get to work
| Means of transportation | Erlanger | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±5.2 points) | 75.0% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±2.4 points) | 7.1% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Erlanger, the average commute is not measurably different from Kenton County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Erlanger, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenton County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenton County, Erlanger ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 263 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Erlanger
| Vehicles available | Erlanger | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±3.8 points) | 32.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±4.7 points) | 39.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±3.3 points) | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Erlanger, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kenton County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Erlanger
| Erlanger | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±4.4 points) | 14.1% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.9 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Erlanger, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenton County (92.0%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Erlanger
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger | — | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Crescent Springs | 1.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Hills | 1.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside Park | 1.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview Hills | 1.9 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Fort Mitchell | 2.4 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Edgewood | 3.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elsmere | 3.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Bromley | 3.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crestview Hills, KY (16.6 minutes), Fort Mitchell, KY (19.0 minutes), Elsmere, KY (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fairview | 27.5 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Independence | 27.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 4 | Bromley | 25.0 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Kenton Vale | 24.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Villa Hills | 22.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Covington | 21.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Erlanger | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Taylor Mill | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Ludlow | 20.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Lakeside Park | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Edgewood | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Crescent Springs | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Fort Wright | 19.5 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Kenton 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 Erlanger
How long is the average commute in Erlanger?
Workers who live in Erlanger, KY take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Erlanger without a car?
3.6% of households in Erlanger have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Erlanger?
16.8% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Erlanger worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Erlanger city, Kentucky
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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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