How long is the commute from Sandusky, OH?
Workers who live in Sandusky, OH take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
11.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.2%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.4%
How people in Sandusky get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandusky | Erie County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±4.3 points) | 80.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.2% (±5.5 points) | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Sandusky, 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 Sandusky, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (2.5%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Sandusky ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2203 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandusky
| Vehicles available | Sandusky | Erie County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.4% (±2.9 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.9% (±3.8 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±3.8 points) | 38.6% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.5% (±1.7 points) | 20.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Sandusky, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Erie County (6.9%).
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 Sandusky
| Sandusky | Erie County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±2.1 points) | 93.9% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±3.1 points) | 88.3% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandusky, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Erie County (88.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sandusky
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Perkins Township | 4.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Danbury Township | 5.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Marblehead | 5.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Castalia | 5.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Bay View | 5.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Margaretta Township | 6.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Huron Township | 7.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Huron | 8.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Danbury Township, OH (25.9 minutes), Marblehead, OH (22.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Milan Township | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Berlin Heights | 23.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 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 9 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 Sandusky
How long is the average commute in Sandusky?
Workers who live in Sandusky, OH take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandusky without a car?
11.4% of households in Sandusky have no vehicle, and 7.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandusky?
3.7% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Sandusky worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandusky 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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Figures last updated on .
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