How long is the commute from West Buechel, KY?
Workers who live in West Buechel, KY take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in West Buechel get to work
| Means of transportation | West Buechel | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±10.7 points) | 72.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.0% (±8.7 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±5.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In West Buechel, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 West Buechel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jefferson County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Kentucky (0.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, West Buechel ranks 11 of 83 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 192 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Buechel
| Vehicles available | West Buechel | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±7.1 points) | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 57.3% (±11.1 points) | 38.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±9.7 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.0% (±3.0 points) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In West Buechel, 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 West Buechel
| West Buechel | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±8.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±4.5 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Buechel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.9%).
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 West Buechel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Buechel | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Watterson Park | 0.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington | 1.6 mi | 16.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Poplar Hills | 1.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Village | 1.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Strathmoor Manor | 1.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsley | 1.9 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Louisville | 2.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Seneca Gardens | 2.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wellington, KY (16.0 minutes), Kingsley, KY (16.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 West Buechel
How long is the average commute in West Buechel?
Workers who live in West Buechel, KY take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Buechel without a car?
11.5% of households in West Buechel have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Buechel?
8.0% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in West Buechel worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Buechel 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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