How long is the commute from New Albany, OH?
Workers who live in New Albany, OH take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
24.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in New Albany get to work
| Means of transportation | New Albany | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±5.3 points) | 68.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±1.6 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.6% (±5.0 points) | 19.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In New Albany, 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 New Albany, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Franklin County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, New Albany ranks 19 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1689 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Albany
| Vehicles available | New Albany | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.2% (±3.4 points) | 39.4% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.9% (±5.8 points) | 38.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±4.7 points) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In New Albany, 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 New Albany
| New Albany | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.6% (±5.0 points) | 19.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.2% (±0.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Albany, 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 New Albany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Plain Township (Franklin County) | 1.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jersey Township | 3.2 mi | 34.0 minutes (±15.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Township (Franklin County) | 4.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Township | 5.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pataskala | 5.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Licking County) | 6.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Johnstown | 6.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Gahanna | 6.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pataskala, OH (27.3 minutes), Monroe Township (Licking County), OH (27.5 minutes), Johnstown, OH (25.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 23 (tie) | Grove City | 21.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 23 (tie) | Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 25 | Columbus | 21.5 minutes (±0.3) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Franklin 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 New Albany
How long is the average commute in New Albany?
Workers who live in New Albany, OH take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Albany without a car?
2.7% of households in New Albany have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Albany?
24.6% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in New Albany worked from home, and 99.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Albany 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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