How long is the commute from Perkins Township, OH?
Workers who live in Perkins Township, OH take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Perkins Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Perkins Township | Erie County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±4.1 points) | 80.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±3.2 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Perkins Township, the average commute is lower than in Erie 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 Perkins Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Perkins Township ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2275 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Perkins Township
| Vehicles available | Perkins Township | Erie County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.8 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% (±4.4 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±5.2 points) | 38.6% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±4.4 points) | 20.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Perkins Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Erie County (6.9%).
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 Perkins Township
| Perkins Township | Erie County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±3.0 points) | 6.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.5 points) | 93.9% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.3 points) | 88.3% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Perkins Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Erie County (88.3%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Perkins Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins Township | — | 16.8 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Sandusky | 4.3 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Township (Erie County) | 4.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Huron Township | 5.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Castalia | 5.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Groton Township | 6.5 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Huron | 6.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Margaretta Township | 7.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Milan Township | 7.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxford Township (Erie County), OH (23.5 minutes), Huron Township, OH (23.9 minutes), Castalia, OH (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Berlin Township (Erie County) | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Huron | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Bay View | 19.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Milan | 18.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 | Sandusky | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Groton Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Perkins Township | 16.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Erie 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 Perkins Township
How long is the average commute in Perkins Township?
Workers who live in Perkins Township, OH take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Perkins Township without a car?
8.0% of households in Perkins Township have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Perkins Township?
6.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Perkins Township worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perkins township, Erie County, 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 Perkins township, Erie County, Ohio (county subdivision:61714, in state:39 county:043).
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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