How long is the commute from Albany, OH?
Workers who live in Albany, OH take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Albany get to work
| Means of transportation | Albany | Athens County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±11.5 points) | 65.2% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±8.8 points) | 9.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 9.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±9.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Albany, the average commute is lower than in Athens County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Albany, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Athens County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Athens County, Albany ranks 23 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2154 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Albany
| Vehicles available | Albany | Athens County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±5.8 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±10.8 points) | 34.2% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±13.0 points) | 34.5% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.3% (±11.2 points) | 24.5% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Albany, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Athens County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Albany
| Albany | Athens County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±9.4 points) | 13.1% (±1.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±6.1 points) | 93.2% (±1.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±5.5 points) | 86.9% (±2.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Albany, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Athens County (86.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Albany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | — | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Lee Township (Athens County) | 1.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alexander Township | 3.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Knox Township (Vinton County) | 5.1 mi | 36.2 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Columbia Township (Meigs County) | 5.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Scipio Township (Meigs County) | 5.9 mi | 39.3 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Waterloo Township | 7.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±17.3) | Not measurably different |
| Athens Township (Athens County) | 8.0 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Athens | 8.5 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alexander Township, OH (31.7 minutes), Knox Township (Vinton County), OH (36.2 minutes), Columbia Township (Meigs County), OH (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Athens County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Canaan Township (Athens County) | 22.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 18 | Amesville | 21.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 19 | Lodi Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Chauncey | 21.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Buchtel | 19.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Dover Township (Athens County) | 19.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 23 | Albany | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Athens Township (Athens County) | 17.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Athens | 16.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Athens 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 Albany
How long is the average commute in Albany?
Workers who live in Albany, OH take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Albany without a car?
6.8% of households in Albany have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Albany?
12.2% (±9.4 points) of workers who live in Albany worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany village, Ohio
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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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