How long is the commute from Barberton, OH?
Workers who live in Barberton, OH take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Barberton get to work
| Means of transportation | Barberton | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±3.1 points) | 74.5% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 14.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Barberton, the average commute is not measurably different from Summit County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Barberton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Summit County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Summit County, Barberton ranks 22 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1669 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Barberton
| Vehicles available | Barberton | Summit County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±4.0 points) | 36.5% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±3.8 points) | 37.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±2.6 points) | 17.7% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Barberton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Summit County (7.9%).
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 Barberton
| Barberton | Summit County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±1.7 points) | 14.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±2.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±2.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Barberton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Barberton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barberton | — | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Norton | 2.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Lakes | 3.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coventry Township | 3.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Franklin | 3.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Doylestown | 5.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Copley Township | 5.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 5.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Akron | 6.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Franklin, OH (24.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 28 | Boston Heights | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Barberton
How long is the average commute in Barberton?
Workers who live in Barberton, OH take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Barberton without a car?
8.4% of households in Barberton have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Barberton?
6.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Barberton worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barberton 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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Figures last updated on .
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