How long is the commute from Reading, OH?
Workers who live in Reading, OH take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Reading get to work
| Means of transportation | Reading | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±5.0 points) | 70.8% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.3 points) | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±5.9 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Reading, the average commute is lower than in Hamilton County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Reading, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Hamilton County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Reading ranks 83 of 87 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2193 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Reading
| Vehicles available | Reading | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.7 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.4% (±6.9 points) | 37.0% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±6.9 points) | 36.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±3.4 points) | 16.8% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Reading, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hamilton County (10.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Reading
| Reading | Hamilton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±5.9 points) | 15.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±4.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±5.3 points) | 91.3% (±0.5 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Reading, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hamilton County (91.3%).
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 Reading
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Lockland | 1.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 1.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Amberley | 1.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dillonvale (community) | 1.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Heights | 1.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Evendale | 1.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 2.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Rossmoyne | 2.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arlington Heights, OH (26.4 minutes), Deer Park, OH (21.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 77 (tie) | Springdale | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 77 (tie) | The Village of Indian Hill | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 79 | Lockland | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 80 | Woodlawn | 19.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 81 | Silverton | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 82 | Dillonvale (community) | 18.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 83 | Reading | 18.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 84 | Madeira | 17.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 85 | Golf Manor | 17.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 86 | Rossmoyne | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 87 | Sharonville | 17.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 11 of 87 places in Hamilton 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 Reading
How long is the average commute in Reading?
Workers who live in Reading, OH take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Reading without a car?
3.0% of households in Reading have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Reading?
19.5% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Reading worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Reading 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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