How long is the commute from Greenwood, MO?
Workers who live in Greenwood, MO take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Greenwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenwood | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±8.2 points) | 72.7% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.5% (±8.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±5.0 points) | 15.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Greenwood, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jackson County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Greenwood ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 451 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenwood
| Vehicles available | Greenwood | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 8.1% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.7% (±4.9 points) | 39.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.8% (±7.5 points) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.5% (±6.1 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Greenwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (8.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Greenwood
| Greenwood | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±5.0 points) | 15.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.0% (±1.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jackson County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greenwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | — | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Lake Winnebago | 2.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 4.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Baldwin Park | 5.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lotawana | 5.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lee's Summit | 6.1 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Raymore | 7.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Jack | 8.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Unity Village | 8.9 mi | 11.1 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Unity Village, MO (11.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Hill, MO (33.3 minutes), Lone Jack, MO (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Levasy | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Sibley | 32.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Oak Grove | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Lake Lotawana | 28.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Blue Summit | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Buckner | 27.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Greenwood | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 25.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Blue Springs | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Lee's Summit | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Raytown | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Independence | 23.9 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Sugar Creek | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Jackson 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 Greenwood
How long is the average commute in Greenwood?
Workers who live in Greenwood, MO take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenwood without a car?
1.0% of households in Greenwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenwood?
12.7% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Greenwood worked from home, and 99.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, Missouri
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 Greenwood city, Missouri (place:29494, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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