How long is the commute from Kettering, OH?
Workers who live in Kettering, OH take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Kettering get to work
| Means of transportation | Kettering | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±2.2 points) | 76.2% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±1.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 12.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Kettering, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (21.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kettering, 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, Kettering ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1969 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kettering
| Vehicles available | Kettering | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±0.9 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±1.7 points) | 36.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±2.1 points) | 35.5% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±1.6 points) | 19.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Kettering, 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 Kettering
| Kettering | Montgomery County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 12.0% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kettering, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kettering
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | — | 20.3 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Oakwood (Montgomery County) | 2.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 4.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Montgomery County) | 4.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Moraine | 4.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bellbrook | 5.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Beavercreek | 5.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Carrollton | 5.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Riverside | 6.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Washington Township (Montgomery County), OH (21.8 minutes), Bellbrook, OH (22.7 minutes), West Carrollton, OH (22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Riverside | 21.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Vandalia | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Clayton | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Centerville | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Shiloh (community) | 20.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 (tie) | Dayton | 20.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Kettering | 20.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 30 | Fort McKinley | 19.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Drexel | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 9 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 Kettering
How long is the average commute in Kettering?
Workers who live in Kettering, OH take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kettering without a car?
6.1% of households in Kettering have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kettering?
12.6% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Kettering worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kettering 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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