How long is the commute from Windy Hills, KY?
Workers who live in Windy Hills, KY take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Windy Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Windy Hills | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±5.2 points) | 72.4% | 76.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.1 points) | 8.4% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±4.7 points) | 14.2% | 10.2% | 15.1% |
In Windy Hills, the average commute is lower than in 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 Windy Hills, 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, Windy Hills ranks 69 of 83 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 381 of 444.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Windy Hills
| Vehicles available | Windy Hills | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 8.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±5.8 points) | 38.2% | 32.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.6% (±6.3 points) | 36.8% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±4.3 points) | 16.3% | 23.7% | 21.9% |
In Windy Hills, 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 Windy Hills
| Windy Hills | Jefferson County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±4.7 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 10.2% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±1.8 points) | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 88.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Windy Hills, 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 Windy Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hills | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Crossgate | 0.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maryhill Estates | 0.8 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Woodlawn Park | 0.9 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Northfield | 1.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beechwood Village | 1.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Richlawn | 1.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 1.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Druid Hills | 1.3 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maryhill Estates, KY (14.7 minutes), Woodlawn Park, KY (15.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beechwood Village, KY (23.1 minutes), Graymoor-Devondale, KY (21.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 61 (tie) | Ten Broeck | 18.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 64 (tie) | Bancroft | 17.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 64 (tie) | Thornhill | 17.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 66 (tie) | Bellewood | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 66 (tie) | Lincolnshire | 17.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 66 (tie) | St. Regis Park | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 69 | Windy Hills | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 70 | Hills and Dales | 17.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 71 | Druid Hills | 17.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 72 | Glenview | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 73 | Cambridge | 16.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 74 | Kingsley | 16.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 75 (tie) | Audubon Park | 16.4 minutes (±1.4) |
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 Windy Hills
How long is the average commute in Windy Hills?
Workers who live in Windy Hills, KY take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Windy Hills without a car?
2.2% of households in Windy Hills have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Windy Hills?
16.4% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Windy Hills worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windy Hills city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windy Hills city, Kentucky
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Windy Hills 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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