How long is the commute from Fostoria, OH?
Workers who live in Fostoria, OH take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Fostoria get to work
| Means of transportation | Fostoria | Seneca County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.1 points) | 81.6% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±4.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 5.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Fostoria, the average commute is not measurably different from Seneca County (20.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fostoria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Seneca County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Seneca County, Fostoria ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1586 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fostoria
| Vehicles available | Fostoria | Seneca County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±3.3 points) | 6.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±4.7 points) | 28.6% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±5.0 points) | 38.3% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±3.5 points) | 26.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Fostoria, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Seneca County (6.1%).
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 Fostoria
| Fostoria | Seneca County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 5.9% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.9 points) | 93.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.2 points) | 88.1% (±1.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fostoria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Seneca County (88.1%).
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 Fostoria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fostoria | — | 22.7 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Washington Township (Hancock County) | 3.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township (Seneca County) | 3.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Seneca County) | 4.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Perry Township (Wood County) | 4.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 6.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| West Millgrove | 7.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomdale | 7.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Risingsun | 7.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arcadia, OH (16.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Seneca County), OH (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Seneca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Seneca Township (Seneca County) | 26.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 (tie) | Thompson Township (Seneca County) | 26.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 11 | Bettsville | 25.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Big Spring Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Seneca County) | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 | Eden Township (Seneca County) | 22.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Fostoria | 22.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Reed Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Venice Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 18 | Clinton Township (Seneca County) | 20.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Attica | 19.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 20 | Adams Township (Seneca County) | 16.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Tiffin | 15.8 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Seneca 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 Fostoria
How long is the average commute in Fostoria?
Workers who live in Fostoria, OH take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fostoria without a car?
8.5% of households in Fostoria have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fostoria?
2.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Fostoria worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fostoria 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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