How long is the commute from Marion, OH?
Workers who live in Marion, OH take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Marion get to work
| Means of transportation | Marion | Marion County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±3.3 points) | 82.3% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±2.7 points) | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Marion, the average commute is lower than in Marion County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marion County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marion County, Marion ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1885 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marion
| Vehicles available | Marion | Marion County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±3.4 points) | 33.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±3.2 points) | 38.2% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.2 points) | 21.8% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Marion, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marion County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marion
| Marion | Marion County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±2.0 points) | 93.2% (±1.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±2.7 points) | 86.8% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marion, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marion County (86.8%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | — | 21.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Marion Township (Marion County) | 0.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Township (Marion County) | 4.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Grand Prairie Township | 4.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±17.0) | Not measurably different |
| Claridon Township (Marion County) | 5.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Green Camp | 6.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Big Island Township | 6.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Marion County) | 7.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Morral | 8.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasant Township (Marion County), OH (29.2 minutes), Richland Township (Marion County), OH (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Claridon Township (Marion County) | 24.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | Morral | 23.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Green Camp | 23.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Montgomery Township (Marion County) | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Big Island Township | 21.6 minutes (±10.9) |
| 19 | Marion Township (Marion County) | 21.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Marion | 21.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Salt Rock Township | 17.3 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Marion 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 Marion
How long is the average commute in Marion?
Workers who live in Marion, OH take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marion without a car?
9.8% of households in Marion have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marion?
4.0% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Marion worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marion 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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