How long is the commute from Westwood, KY?
Workers who live in Westwood, KY take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Westwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Westwood | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±8.8 points) | 72.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±5.4 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±6.1 points) | 14.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Westwood ranks 31 of 83 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 292 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westwood
| Vehicles available | Westwood | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±2.3 points) | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.6% (±7.4 points) | 38.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.6% (±10.6 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±11.2 points) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Westwood, 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 Westwood
| Westwood | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±6.1 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±2.6 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westwood, 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 Westwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | — | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Rolling Hills | 0.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Briarwood | 0.5 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Langdon Place | 0.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Moorland | 0.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook Farm | 0.5 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Plantation | 0.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vale | 0.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Murray Hill | 0.8 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meadowbrook Farm, KY (15.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Spring Mill | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 | Moorland | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Brownsboro Farm | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Worthington Hills | 20.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | Barbourmeade | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 30 (tie) | Spring Valley | 20.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 30 (tie) | Westwood | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 32 | Richlawn | 20.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 33 (tie) | Brownsboro Village | 20.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 33 (tie) | Forest Hills | 20.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 | Creekside | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 | Langdon Place | 19.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 37 (tie) | Hickory Hill | 19.6 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Westwood
How long is the average commute in Westwood?
Workers who live in Westwood, KY take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westwood without a car?
0.6% of households in Westwood have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westwood?
16.0% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Westwood worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westwood city, Kentucky
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Westwood city, Kentucky (place:82164, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .