How long is the commute from Prospect, KY?
Workers who live in Prospect, KY take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Prospect get to work
| Means of transportation | Prospect | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±7.1 points) | 72.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±6.8 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±5.9 points) | 14.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Prospect, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prospect, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Prospect ranks 17 of 83 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prospect
| Vehicles available | Prospect | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% (±6.0 points) | 38.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 59.8% (±6.9 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±6.0 points) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Prospect, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (8.7%).
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 Prospect
| Prospect | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±5.9 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Prospect, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.9%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (88.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prospect
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect | — | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| River Bluff | 1.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Green Spring | 2.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Utica | 2.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsboro Farm | 3.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hills and Dales | 3.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Barbourmeade | 3.4 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 3.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Manor Creek | 3.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hills and Dales, KY (17.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | West Buechel | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 12 | Lynnview | 23.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Meadow Vale | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 14 | Beechwood Village | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Blue Ridge Manor | 22.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Louisville | 22.5 minutes (±0.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Prospect | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Watterson Park | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 19 (tie) | Green Spring | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 (tie) | Hollyvilla | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 (tie) | Strathmoor Village | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 22 | Graymoor-Devondale | 21.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Anchorage | 21.5 minutes (±7.1) |
Showing 13 of 83 places in Jefferson 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 Prospect
How long is the average commute in Prospect?
Workers who live in Prospect, KY take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prospect without a car?
0.7% of households in Prospect have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prospect?
20.0% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Prospect worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect 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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