How long is the commute from Oberlin, OH?
Workers who live in Oberlin, OH take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
25.2% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Oberlin get to work
| Means of transportation | Oberlin | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.2% (±7.0 points) | 77.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±3.8 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 25.2% (±4.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±2.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Oberlin, the average commute is lower than in Lorain County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oberlin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lorain County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lorain County, Oberlin ranks 35 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2266 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oberlin
| Vehicles available | Oberlin | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±3.4 points) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.5% (±5.7 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.0% (±6.4 points) | 38.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Oberlin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lorain County (5.7%).
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 Oberlin
| Oberlin | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.7% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±3.8 points) | 88.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oberlin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lorain County (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oberlin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin | — | 16.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| New Russia Township | 2.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Pittsfield Township | 3.5 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| South Amherst | 4.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Kipton | 4.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Henrietta Township | 5.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Carlisle Township | 5.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Camden Township | 5.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| LaGrange Township | 6.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Russia Township, OH (27.4 minutes), Pittsfield Township, OH (33.5 minutes), South Amherst, OH (25.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 35 | Oberlin | 16.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 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 Oberlin
How long is the average commute in Oberlin?
Workers who live in Oberlin, OH take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oberlin without a car?
8.9% of households in Oberlin have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oberlin?
12.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Oberlin worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oberlin city, 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 Oberlin city, Ohio (place:57834, 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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