How long is the commute from Painesville, OH?
Workers who live in Painesville, OH take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Painesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Painesville | Lake County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±4.1 points) | 76.5% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±2.4 points) | 13.6% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Painesville, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Painesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Painesville ranks 23 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2002 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Painesville
| Vehicles available | Painesville | Lake County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±3.2 points) | 5.1% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±4.8 points) | 35.7% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±3.7 points) | 40.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±2.8 points) | 19.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Painesville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (5.1%).
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 Painesville
| Painesville | Lake County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±2.4 points) | 13.6% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.5% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Painesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lake County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Painesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painesville | — | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Fairport Harbor | 1.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grand River | 2.1 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Concord Township (Lake County) | 3.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Mentor | 4.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Painesville Township | 5.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Mentor-on-the-Lake | 5.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Perry | 6.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Kirtland Hills | 6.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand River, OH (16.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Concord Township (Lake County), OH (25.2 minutes), Painesville Township, OH (24.3 minutes), Perry, OH (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Mentor | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 | Fairport Harbor | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Wickliffe | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 (tie) | Willowick | 21.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 (tie) | Mentor-on-the-Lake | 21.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Willoughby Hills | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Painesville | 20.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 | Grand River | 16.3 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Lake 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 Painesville
How long is the average commute in Painesville?
Workers who live in Painesville, OH take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Painesville without a car?
10.2% of households in Painesville have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Painesville?
8.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Painesville worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Painesville city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Painesville city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Painesville 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 Painesville city, Ohio (place:59416, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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