How long is the commute from Shively, KY?
Workers who live in Shively, KY take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Shively get to work
| Means of transportation | Shively | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±4.8 points) | 72.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±2.4 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±4.6 points) | 14.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Shively, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shively, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Shively ranks 6 of 83 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shively
| Vehicles available | Shively | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±3.4 points) | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±5.6 points) | 38.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% (±4.8 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±4.2 points) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Shively, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shively
| Shively | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±4.6 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±3.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±4.5 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shively, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jefferson County (90.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kentucky (88.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shively
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shively | — | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Parkway Village | 4.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Audubon Park | 4.7 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Franklin Township (Floyd County) | 5.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnview | 5.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Hills | 6.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Watterson Park | 7.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Manor | 7.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Village | 7.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parkway Village, KY (19.2 minutes), Audubon Park, KY (16.4 minutes), Poplar Hills, KY (19.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Creek | 28.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Meadowview Estates | 28.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 3 | Hollow Creek | 26.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Hurstbourne | 26.2 minutes (±9.6) |
| 5 (tie) | Rolling Hills | 25.7 minutes (±8.0) |
| 5 (tie) | Shively | 25.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Coldstream | 25.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 8 | Woodland Hills | 24.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Manor Creek | 24.4 minutes (±6.9) |
| 10 | Strathmoor Manor | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | West Buechel | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 12 | Lynnview | 23.5 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 12 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 Shively
How long is the average commute in Shively?
Workers who live in Shively, KY take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shively without a car?
8.0% of households in Shively have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shively?
14.3% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Shively worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shively city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shively city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shively 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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