How long is the commute from Lorain, OH?
Workers who live in Lorain, OH take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
9.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.1%
How people in Lorain get to work
| Means of transportation | Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.6% (±1.8 points) | 77.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 11.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Lorain, the average commute is not measurably different from Lorain County (25.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lorain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lorain County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lorain County, Lorain ranks 28 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1196 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lorain
| Vehicles available | Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±2.7 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±2.6 points) | 38.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±1.9 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Lorain, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lorain County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lorain
| Lorain | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±1.2 points) | 11.7% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±2.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lorain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lorain County (88.9%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lorain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | — | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 1.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 3.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria Township | 3.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst Township | 4.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield | 4.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Lake | 5.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria | 5.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| South Amherst | 7.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elyria, OH (22.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Amherst Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 (tie) | Elyria Township | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 25 | Amherst | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Rochester | 25.1 minutes (±9.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Sheffield | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 28 | Lorain | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 29 | Avon | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Eaton Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 | LaGrange | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Carlisle Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Eaton Estates | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 34 | Elyria | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Lorain 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 Lorain
How long is the average commute in Lorain?
Workers who live in Lorain, OH take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lorain without a car?
9.1% of households in Lorain have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lorain?
6.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Lorain worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain 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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