How long is the commute from Portsmouth, OH?
Workers who live in Portsmouth, OH take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
15.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.1%
How people in Portsmouth get to work
| Means of transportation | Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±4.4 points) | 84.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.6% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Portsmouth, the average commute is lower than in Scioto County (27.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portsmouth, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Scioto County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Scioto County, Portsmouth ranks 25 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1936 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portsmouth
| Vehicles available | Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.1% (±3.0 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±4.2 points) | 32.8% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±3.8 points) | 31.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±2.7 points) | 27.5% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Portsmouth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Scioto County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Portsmouth
| Portsmouth | Scioto County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.6% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±3.7 points) | 90.7% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±3.5 points) | 86.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portsmouth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Scioto County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Portsmouth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| New Boston | 0.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 2.0 mi | 33.8 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| South Shore | 2.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Scioto County) | 3.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| West Portsmouth | 5.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Scioto County) | 5.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wheelersburg | 5.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Porter Township (Scioto County) | 5.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rosemount, OH (33.8 minutes), Clay Township (Scioto County), OH (30.4 minutes), Porter Township (Scioto County), OH (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Scioto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Nile Township | 26.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 20 | Jefferson Township (Scioto County) | 26.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 21 | Washington Township (Scioto County) | 25.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 22 | West Portsmouth | 24.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 23 | Wheelersburg | 22.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | New Boston | 21.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 25 | Portsmouth | 20.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Lucasville | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 8 of 26 places in Scioto 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 Portsmouth
How long is the average commute in Portsmouth?
Workers who live in Portsmouth, OH take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portsmouth without a car?
15.1% of households in Portsmouth have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portsmouth?
4.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Portsmouth worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portsmouth 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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