How long is the commute from Fairborn, OH?
Workers who live in Fairborn, OH take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Fairborn get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairborn | Greene County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±2.6 points) | 75.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±2.0 points) | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Fairborn, the average commute is not measurably different from Greene County (22.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairborn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greene County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Greene County, Fairborn ranks 15 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1851 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairborn
| Vehicles available | Fairborn | Greene County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±3.0 points) | 32.0% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±3.0 points) | 39.7% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±2.0 points) | 23.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Fairborn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greene County (4.4%).
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 Fairborn
| Fairborn | Greene County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 12.9% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±1.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairborn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greene County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairborn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairborn | — | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Bath Township (Greene County) | 0.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 2.7 mi | 12.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Holiday Valley | 4.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Xenia Township | 4.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Beavercreek Township | 5.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beavercreek | 5.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Green Meadows | 5.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Enon | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (12.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Caesarscreek Township | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Spring Valley Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Bowersville | 24.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 12 | Xenia | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Sugarcreek Township (Greene County) | 23.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 14 | Bellbrook | 22.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Fairborn | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 16 | Beavercreek Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Xenia Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Bath Township (Greene County) | 20.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Miami Township (Greene County) | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Yellow Springs | 20.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Beavercreek | 19.8 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Greene 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 Fairborn
How long is the average commute in Fairborn?
Workers who live in Fairborn, OH take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairborn without a car?
5.5% of households in Fairborn have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairborn?
9.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Fairborn worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairborn 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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