How long is the commute from Bay Township, OH?
Workers who live in Bay Township, OH take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±11.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Bay Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Bay Township | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.6% (±7.1 points) | 81.1% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±4.7 points) | 6.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Bay Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Ottawa County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bay Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ottawa County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ottawa County, Bay Township ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 666 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bay Township
| Vehicles available | Bay Township | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 3.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±15.0 points) | 32.2% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±11.5 points) | 37.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.5% (±10.6 points) | 26.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Bay Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ottawa County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bay Township
| Bay Township | Ottawa County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.6 points) | 94.5% (±1.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.8% (±18.5 points) | 87.8% (±1.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bay Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ottawa County (87.8%).
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 Bay Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Township | — | 28.7 minutes (±11.9) | — |
| Erie Township | 4.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Port Clinton | 4.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Ottawa County) | 5.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Township | 5.9 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Ottawa County) | 6.0 mi | 42.2 minutes (±28.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riley Township (Sandusky County) | 6.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Harbor | 6.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Townsend Township (Sandusky County) | 9.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portage Township (Ottawa County) | 42.2 minutes (±28.2) |
| 2 | Catawba Island Township | 29.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Oak Harbor | 29.0 minutes (±9.8) |
| 4 | Bay Township | 28.7 minutes (±11.9) |
| 5 | Rocky Ridge | 26.3 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Curtice | 26.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Danbury Township | 25.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Harris Township | 25.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Salem Township (Ottawa County) | 25.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Clay Township (Ottawa County) | 24.5 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Ottawa 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 Bay Township
How long is the average commute in Bay Township?
Workers who live in Bay Township, OH take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bay Township without a car?
1.4% of households in Bay Township have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bay Township?
2.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Bay Township worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Ottawa County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Ottawa County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Ottawa County, Ohio
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 Bay township, Ottawa County, Ohio (county subdivision:04304, in state:39 county:123).
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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Figures last updated on .
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