How long is the commute from Fort Wright, KY?
Workers who live in Fort Wright, KY take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Fort Wright get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Wright | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±6.1 points) | 75.0% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±5.3 points) | 7.1% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±3.8 points) | 14.1% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Fort Wright, the average commute is lower than in 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 Fort Wright, 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, Fort Wright ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 315 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Wright
| Vehicles available | Fort Wright | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±5.9 points) | 32.0% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±6.9 points) | 39.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±4.8 points) | 21.4% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Fort Wright, 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 Fort Wright
| Fort Wright | Kenton County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±3.8 points) | 14.1% (±1.1 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±2.2 points) | 92.0% (±0.9 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Wright, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kenton County (92.0%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Wright
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wright | — | 19.5 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Kenton Vale | 1.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Mitchell | 1.1 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Covington | 1.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Park Hills | 1.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside Park | 1.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crestview Hills | 2.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Crescent Springs | 2.5 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bromley | 2.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Crestview Hills, KY (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Covington, KY (21.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 | Park Hills | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Fort Mitchell | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 | Elsmere | 18.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Crestview Hills | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 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 Fort Wright
How long is the average commute in Fort Wright?
Workers who live in Fort Wright, KY take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Wright without a car?
3.7% of households in Fort Wright have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Wright?
12.6% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Fort Wright worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wright city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wright city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Wright 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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