How long is the commute from South Amherst, OH?
Workers who live in South Amherst, OH take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in South Amherst get to work
| Means of transportation | South Amherst | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±7.3 points) | 77.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±5.8 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±6.1 points) | 11.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In South Amherst, the average commute is not measurably different from Lorain County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Amherst, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lorain County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lorain County, South Amherst ranks 21 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1060 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Amherst
| Vehicles available | South Amherst | Lorain County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% (±9.2 points) | 34.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±8.1 points) | 38.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±8.4 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In South Amherst, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lorain County (5.7%).
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 South Amherst
| South Amherst | Lorain County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±6.1 points) | 11.7% (±0.7 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±5.7 points) | 88.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Amherst, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lorain County (88.9%).
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 South Amherst
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Amherst | — | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| New Russia Township | 1.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst Township | 2.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Henrietta Township | 3.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst | 4.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oberlin | 4.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Brownhelm Township | 5.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vermilion | 6.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elyria Township | 6.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oberlin, OH (16.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lorain County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Grafton | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 (tie) | Pheasant Run | 26.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Brighton Township | 26.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Sheffield Township (Lorain County) | 26.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 19 | Kipton | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | North Ridgeville | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 (tie) | South Amherst | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Columbia Township (Lorain County) | 25.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Amherst Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 (tie) | Elyria Township | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 25 | Amherst | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Rochester | 25.1 minutes (±9.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Sheffield | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Lorain 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 South Amherst
How long is the average commute in South Amherst?
Workers who live in South Amherst, OH take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Amherst without a car?
2.7% of households in South Amherst have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Amherst?
10.4% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in South Amherst worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Amherst village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Amherst village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Amherst village, 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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