How long is the commute from Merriam Woods, MO?
Workers who live in Merriam Woods, MO take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Merriam Woods get to work
| Means of transportation | Merriam Woods | Taney County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±7.4 points) | 72.8% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.5% (±7.2 points) | 14.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±3.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±3.2 points) | 9.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Merriam Woods, the average commute is not measurably different from Taney County (23.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merriam Woods, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Taney County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Taney County, Merriam Woods ranks 4 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 624 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merriam Woods
| Vehicles available | Merriam Woods | Taney County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 4.4% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±8.3 points) | 34.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% (±7.6 points) | 40.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±6.8 points) | 21.7% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Merriam Woods, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Taney County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Merriam Woods
| Merriam Woods | Taney County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±3.2 points) | 9.0% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±4.8 points) | 89.1% (±1.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merriam Woods, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Taney County (89.1%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Merriam Woods
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Woods | — | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Rockaway Beach | 1.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bull Creek | 1.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forsyth | 4.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kirbyville | 6.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Saddlebrooke | 7.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Kissee Mills | 7.7 mi | 36.2 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Taneyville | 7.7 mi | 44.4 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Hollister | 8.6 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollister, MO (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saddlebrooke, MO (27.5 minutes), Kissee Mills, MO (36.2 minutes), Taneyville, MO (44.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Taney County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taneyville | 44.4 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Kissee Mills | 36.2 minutes (±10.2) |
| 3 | Rockaway Beach | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Merriam Woods | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Forsyth | 22.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Bull Creek | 19.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Hollister | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Kirbyville | 18.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Branson | 17.5 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Merriam Woods
How long is the average commute in Merriam Woods?
Workers who live in Merriam Woods, MO take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merriam Woods without a car?
5.8% of households in Merriam Woods have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merriam Woods?
4.3% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Merriam Woods worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam Woods city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam Woods city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merriam Woods city, Missouri
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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