How long is the commute from Toledo, OH?
Workers who live in Toledo, OH take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in Toledo get to work
| Means of transportation | Toledo | Lucas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±1.2 points) | 78.6% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±0.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 8.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Toledo, the average commute is lower than in Lucas County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Toledo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lucas County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lucas County, Toledo ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2035 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Toledo
| Vehicles available | Toledo | Lucas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±0.8 points) | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±1.2 points) | 38.9% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±1.2 points) | 36.1% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±0.8 points) | 16.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Toledo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lucas County (8.6%).
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 Toledo
| Toledo | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 8.9% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±0.8 points) | 89.4% (±0.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Toledo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lucas County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Toledo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | — | 19.8 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Ottawa Hills | 3.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lambertville | 6.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Rossford | 6.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Northwood | 6.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Temperance | 7.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Holland | 7.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Walbridge | 7.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania | 7.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lambertville, MI (24.8 minutes), Temperance, MI (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lucas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Sylvania | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Springfield Township (Lucas County) | 21.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Sylvania Township | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Ottawa Hills | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Washington Township (Lucas County) | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Maumee | 19.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Toledo | 19.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Holland | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 (tie) | Oregon | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Lucas 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 Toledo
How long is the average commute in Toledo?
Workers who live in Toledo, OH take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Toledo without a car?
11.7% of households in Toledo have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Toledo?
6.9% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Toledo worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toledo city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toledo city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Toledo city, 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 Toledo city, Ohio (place:77000, 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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