How long is the commute from Obetz, OH?
Workers who live in Obetz, OH take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Obetz get to work
| Means of transportation | Obetz | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±6.8 points) | 68.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±5.4 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±5.6 points) | 19.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Obetz, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Obetz, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Obetz ranks 39 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2034 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Obetz
| Vehicles available | Obetz | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±7.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±6.5 points) | 39.4% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±8.7 points) | 38.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.5% (±7.9 points) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Obetz, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (7.4%).
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 Obetz
| Obetz | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±5.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Obetz, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (94.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Obetz
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obetz | — | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 1.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Groveport | 2.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lockbourne | 4.5 mi | 34.7 minutes (±15.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Franklin County) | 4.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Blacklick Estates | 5.0 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 5.4 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Commercial Point | 6.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Madison Township (Pickaway County) | 6.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groveport, OH (23.8 minutes), Madison Township (Franklin County), OH (22.7 minutes), Commercial Point, OH (29.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 (tie) | Gahanna | 20.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Franklin Township (Franklin County) | 20.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 (tie) | Lincoln Village | 20.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Worthington | 20.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 37 | Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 20.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Grandview Heights | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Obetz | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Perry Township (Franklin County) | 19.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 | Westerville | 19.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 42 | Upper Arlington | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 43 | Marble Cliff | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 44 | Bexley | 18.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 45 | Riverlea | 17.9 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Obetz
How long is the average commute in Obetz?
Workers who live in Obetz, OH take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Obetz without a car?
6.5% of households in Obetz have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Obetz?
11.7% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Obetz worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Obetz 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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