How long is the commute from Akron, OH?
Workers who live in Akron, OH take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
14.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 14.2%
How people in Akron get to work
| Means of transportation | Akron | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±1.8 points) | 74.5% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 14.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Akron, the average commute is lower than in Summit County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Akron, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Summit County (0.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Summit County, Akron ranks 21 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1668 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Akron
| Vehicles available | Akron | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.2% (±1.0 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±1.5 points) | 36.5% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±1.2 points) | 37.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±0.9 points) | 17.7% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Akron, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Summit County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Akron
| Akron | Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 14.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±0.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Akron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Summit County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Akron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | — | 22.2 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Portage Lakes | 5.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sawyerwood | 5.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Coventry Township | 5.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tallmadge | 5.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Copley Township | 5.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Munroe Falls | 6.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mogadore | 6.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake | 6.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sawyerwood, OH (19.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tallmadge, OH (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Summit County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Springfield Township (Summit County) | 23.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Stow | 23.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Norton | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Richfield Township (Summit County) | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Munroe Falls | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Copley Township | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Akron | 22.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Barberton | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 | Peninsula | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 | Richfield | 21.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Mogadore | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Cuyahoga Falls | 21.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Fairlawn | 21.6 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Summit 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 Akron
How long is the average commute in Akron?
Workers who live in Akron, OH take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Akron without a car?
14.2% of households in Akron have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Akron?
11.2% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Akron worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Akron city, Ohio
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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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