How long is the commute from Germantown, OH?
Workers who live in Germantown, OH take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Germantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Germantown | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±8.2 points) | 76.2% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±4.0 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.1 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±5.4 points) | 12.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Germantown, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (21.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Germantown, 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, Germantown ranks 13 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1413 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Germantown
| Vehicles available | Germantown | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±7.4 points) | 36.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±9.0 points) | 35.5% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.9% (±8.2 points) | 19.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Germantown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Germantown
| Germantown | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±5.4 points) | 12.0% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±5.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Germantown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (90.6%).
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 Germantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | — | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| German Township (Montgomery County) | 2.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Carlisle | 4.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Farmersville | 4.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Miamisburg | 5.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Township (Montgomery County) | 5.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Montgomery County) | 5.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Montgomery County) | 5.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| West Carrollton | 6.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmersville, OH (29.0 minutes), Jackson Township (Montgomery County), OH (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Butler Township (Montgomery County) | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Englewood | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Trotwood | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 (tie) | German Township (Montgomery County) | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Miami Township (Montgomery County) | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Clay Township (Montgomery County) | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Germantown | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Moraine | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Perry Township (Montgomery County) | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Huber Heights | 22.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | West Carrollton | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Brookville | 21.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 21.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 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 Germantown
How long is the average commute in Germantown?
Workers who live in Germantown, OH take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Germantown without a car?
1.5% of households in Germantown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Germantown?
13.2% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Germantown worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown 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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Figures last updated on .
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