How long is the commute from Martins Ferry, OH?
Workers who live in Martins Ferry, OH take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
16.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 16.7%
How people in Martins Ferry get to work
| Means of transportation | Martins Ferry | Belmont County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±4.6 points) | 83.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±3.3 points) | 6.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Martins Ferry, the average commute is lower than in Belmont County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Martins Ferry, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Belmont County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Belmont County, Martins Ferry ranks 26 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2083 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Martins Ferry
| Vehicles available | Martins Ferry | Belmont County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% (±4.8 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.1% (±7.0 points) | 32.9% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% (±5.4 points) | 36.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.8% (±3.8 points) | 23.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Martins Ferry, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Belmont County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Martins Ferry
| Martins Ferry | Belmont County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±3.3 points) | 6.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±5.1 points) | 87.7% (±1.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±5.2 points) | 86.0% (±1.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Martins Ferry, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Belmont County (86.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Martins Ferry
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Pease Township | 2.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Wheeling | 2.7 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookside | 2.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 2.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Clearview | 3.1 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Yorkville | 3.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfhurst | 3.7 mi | 43.7 minutes (±23.5) | Higher |
| Bethlehem | 4.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pease Township, OH (24.0 minutes), Clearview, WV (30.5 minutes), Wolfhurst, OH (43.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Belmont County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Morristown | 22.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 21 | Richland Township (Belmont County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 | Bellaire | 22.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 23 (tie) | Powhatan Point | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 23 (tie) | Pultney Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | St. Clairsville | 20.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 26 | Martins Ferry | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Shadyside | 18.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 (tie) | Bridgeport | 18.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Brookside | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 30 | Bethesda | 18.0 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Belmont 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 Martins Ferry
How long is the average commute in Martins Ferry?
Workers who live in Martins Ferry, OH take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Martins Ferry without a car?
16.7% of households in Martins Ferry have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Martins Ferry?
7.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Martins Ferry worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Martins Ferry 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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