How long is the commute from Cincinnati, OH?
Workers who live in Cincinnati, OH take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.3% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
17.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.3%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 17.1%
How people in Cincinnati get to work
| Means of transportation | Cincinnati | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.6% (±1.1 points) | 70.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±0.9 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Cincinnati, the average commute is not measurably different from Hamilton County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cincinnati, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hamilton County (2.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Cincinnati ranks 55 of 87 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1633 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cincinnati
| Vehicles available | Cincinnati | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% (±0.9 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±1.2 points) | 37.0% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% (±0.9 points) | 36.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.2% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Cincinnati, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hamilton County (10.3%).
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 Cincinnati
| Cincinnati | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±0.9 points) | 15.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±0.8 points) | 91.3% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cincinnati, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hamilton County (91.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cincinnati
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | — | 22.4 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| St. Bernard | 2.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 3.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 3.1 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Norwood | 3.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Place | 3.3 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlawn | 3.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Newport | 3.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Ludlow | 4.2 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bellevue, KY (18.9 minutes), Woodlawn, KY (17.5 minutes), Newport, KY (19.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Highpoint | 23.3 minutes (±11.4) |
| 50 | Northbrook | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 51 | Taylor Creek | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 52 (tie) | Delhi Hills | 22.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 52 (tie) | North Bend | 22.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 54 | Symmes Township (Hamilton County) | 22.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 55 (tie) | Cincinnati | 22.4 minutes (±0.5) |
| 55 (tie) | Mount Healthy Heights | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 57 | Groesbeck | 22.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 58 | Dunlap | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 59 (tie) | Mariemont | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 59 (tie) | Norwood | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 61 | Sherwood (community) | 21.5 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 87 places in Hamilton 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 Cincinnati
How long is the average commute in Cincinnati?
Workers who live in Cincinnati, OH take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cincinnati without a car?
17.1% of households in Cincinnati have no vehicle, and 5.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cincinnati?
15.0% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Cincinnati worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cincinnati city, 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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