How long is the commute from Spencer, OH?
Workers who live in Spencer, OH take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Spencer get to work
| Means of transportation | Spencer | Medina County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±7.4 points) | 76.0% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±6.8 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Spencer, the average commute is not measurably different from Medina County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spencer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Medina County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Medina County, Spencer ranks 5 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 546 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spencer
| Vehicles available | Spencer | Medina County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±3.1 points) | 4.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±10.8 points) | 27.6% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.3% (±12.0 points) | 40.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±6.5 points) | 27.5% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Spencer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Medina County (4.0%).
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 Spencer
| Spencer | Medina County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±3.8 points) | 96.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±6.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spencer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Medina County (92.9%).
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 Spencer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer | — | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Spencer Township (Medina County) | 1.6 mi | 38.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Homer Township (Medina County) | 4.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Penfield Township | 4.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township (Lorain County) | 5.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 5.0 mi | 35.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington | 6.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington Township | 7.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan Township | 7.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spencer Township (Medina County), OH (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Medina County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Township (Medina County) | 38.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | Litchfield Township | 35.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Harrisville Township | 35.4 minutes (±12.4) |
| 4 | Chatham Township | 35.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Spencer | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Liverpool Township (Medina County) | 29.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Brunswick Hills Township | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | York Township (Medina County) | 28.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Brunswick | 27.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Sharon Center | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Homer Township (Medina County) | 27.5 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in Medina 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 Spencer
How long is the average commute in Spencer?
Workers who live in Spencer, OH take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spencer without a car?
3.4% of households in Spencer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spencer?
5.7% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Spencer worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spencer village, 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 Spencer village, Ohio (place:73992, in state:39).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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