How long is the commute from Grand Rapids, OH?
Workers who live in Grand Rapids, OH take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Grand Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Rapids | Wood County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±5.3 points) | 80.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.8 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±4.1 points) | 10.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Grand Rapids, the average commute is higher than in Wood County (20.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wood County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wood County, Grand Rapids ranks 7 of 44 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 800 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Rapids
| Vehicles available | Grand Rapids | Wood County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 5.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±8.7 points) | 34.5% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±7.2 points) | 36.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±8.3 points) | 23.5% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Grand Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wood County (5.1%).
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 Grand Rapids
| Grand Rapids | Wood County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±4.1 points) | 10.3% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±4.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wood County (92.8%).
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 Grand Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Grand Rapids Township | 1.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Weston Township | 3.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Damascus Township | 3.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| McClure | 4.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Providence Township | 5.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 5.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Washington Township (Henry County) | 5.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Wood County) | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weston Township, OH (23.2 minutes), Weston, OH (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custar | 33.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 2 | Milton Township (Wood County) | 30.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Wayne | 30.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Bradner | 28.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Montgomery Township (Wood County) | 28.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Milton Center | 28.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Perry Township (Wood County) | 27.0 minutes (±7.5) |
| 9 | Jerry City | 26.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | West Millgrove | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 11 | Pemberville | 25.7 minutes (±8.8) |
| 12 | Risingsun | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Grand Rapids Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 44 places in Wood 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 Grand Rapids
How long is the average commute in Grand Rapids?
Workers who live in Grand Rapids, OH take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Rapids without a car?
0.9% of households in Grand Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Rapids?
6.8% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Grand Rapids worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids village, Ohio
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Grand Rapids village, Ohio (place:31206, in state:39).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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