How long is the commute from Omaha, NE?
Workers who live in Omaha, NE take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in Omaha get to work
| Means of transportation | Omaha | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±0.8 points) | 71.6% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±0.6 points) | 8.4% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±0.7 points) | 16.1% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Omaha, the average commute is lower than in Douglas County (20.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Omaha, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Omaha ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 463 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Omaha
| Vehicles available | Omaha | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±0.8 points) | 35.5% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±0.9 points) | 38.9% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±0.7 points) | 18.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Omaha, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Douglas County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Omaha
| Omaha | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±0.7 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Omaha, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Douglas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Omaha
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | — | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Ralston | 4.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| La Vista | 5.6 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chalco | 7.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carter Lake | 7.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Papillion | 8.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Bennington | 9.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Bellevue | 10 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Council Bluffs | 11 mi | 17.9 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Council Bluffs, IA (17.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Papillion, NE (23.0 minutes), Bennington, NE (23.4 minutes), Bellevue, NE (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Bennington | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Waterloo | 23.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Ralston | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Omaha | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Omaha
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Omaha, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Omaha beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Omaha, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Omaha
How long is the average commute in Omaha?
Workers who live in Omaha, NE take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Omaha without a car?
7.5% of households in Omaha have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Omaha?
15.1% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Omaha worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omaha city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omaha city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Omaha city, Nebraska
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 Omaha city, Nebraska (place:37000, in state:31).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Omaha at a glance
- Median rent in Omaha
- Rent by bedrooms in Omaha
- Rent burden in Omaha
- Renters and owners in Omaha
- Income and affordability in Omaha
- Home values in Omaha
- Homeowner costs in Omaha
- Property taxes in Omaha
- Types of homes in Omaha
- Bedrooms in Omaha
- Age of homes in Omaha
- Vacancy rate in Omaha
- Heating fuel in Omaha
- Crime reported to police in Omaha
- Population growth in Omaha
- How long people stay in Omaha
- Crowding and facilities in Omaha
- Fair Market Rent in Omaha
- Nebraska landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Douglas County
- Nebraska places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Nebraska