How long is the commute from Centerville, OH?
Workers who live in Centerville, OH take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Centerville get to work
| Means of transportation | Centerville | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±3.9 points) | 76.2% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Centerville, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Centerville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Centerville ranks 26 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1953 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Centerville
| Vehicles available | Centerville | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±2.9 points) | 36.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±3.0 points) | 35.5% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±2.4 points) | 19.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Centerville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Centerville
| Centerville | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±3.1 points) | 12.0% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Centerville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Centerville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville | — | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 1.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bellbrook | 3.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Kettering | 4.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarcreek Township (Greene County) | 5.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Five Points | 5.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 6.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Township (Montgomery County) | 6.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| West Carrollton | 6.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bellbrook, OH (22.7 minutes), Sugarcreek Township (Greene County), OH (23.2 minutes), Miami Township (Montgomery County), OH (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 20 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 22 | Harrison Township (Montgomery County) | 21.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 (tie) | Riverside | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Vandalia | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Clayton | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Centerville | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Shiloh (community) | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 (tie) | Dayton | 20.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Kettering | 20.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 30 | Fort McKinley | 19.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Drexel | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 12 of 31 places in Montgomery 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 Centerville
How long is the average commute in Centerville?
Workers who live in Centerville, OH take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Centerville without a car?
5.9% of households in Centerville have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Centerville?
17.1% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Centerville worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centerville city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centerville city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Centerville 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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