How long is the commute from Lake Darby, OH?
Workers who live in Lake Darby, OH take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Lake Darby get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Darby | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.5% (±5.8 points) | 68.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±5.5 points) | 19.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Lake Darby, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Darby, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Franklin County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Lake Darby ranks 16 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1618 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Darby
| Vehicles available | Lake Darby | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±8.9 points) | 39.4% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±9.7 points) | 38.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.2% (±14.2 points) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Lake Darby, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Franklin County (7.4%).
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 Lake Darby
| Lake Darby | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±5.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±1.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Darby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Darby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Darby | — | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Prairie Township (Franklin County) | 2.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Township (Franklin County) | 2.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Village | 4.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Madison County) | 4.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Jefferson | 4.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hilliard | 6.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 6.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Franklin County) | 6.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Township (Franklin County), OH (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brown Township (Franklin County) | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Dublin | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Jefferson Township (Franklin County) | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Madison Township (Franklin County) | 22.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 22.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 15 (tie) | Huber Ridge | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 (tie) | Lake Darby | 22.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Valleyview | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Plain Township (Franklin County) | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | New Albany | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Hilliard | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Blendon Township | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 | Jackson Township (Franklin County) | 21.7 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Darby is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Lake Darby
How long is the average commute in Lake Darby?
Workers who live in Lake Darby, OH take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Darby without a car?
0.7% of households in Lake Darby have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Darby?
14.9% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Lake Darby worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Darby CDP, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Darby CDP, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Darby CDP, 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 Lake Darby CDP, Ohio (place:41363, 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 last updated on .
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