How long is the commute from Upper Arlington, OH?
Workers who live in Upper Arlington, OH take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
27.3% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Upper Arlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Upper Arlington | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.9% (±2.8 points) | 68.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.3% (±2.6 points) | 19.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Upper Arlington, the average commute is lower than in Franklin 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 Upper Arlington, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Franklin County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Upper Arlington ranks 42 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2088 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Upper Arlington
| Vehicles available | Upper Arlington | Franklin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±3.2 points) | 39.4% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±3.3 points) | 38.4% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±1.8 points) | 14.9% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Upper Arlington, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Franklin County (7.4%).
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 Upper Arlington
| Upper Arlington | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.3% (±2.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.7 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Upper Arlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Upper Arlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Arlington | — | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Marble Cliff | 2.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Heights | 3.7 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Franklin County) | 3.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Riverlea | 4.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Valleyview | 4.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Hilliard | 4.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Columbus | 5.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
| Worthington | 5.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norwich Township (Franklin County), OH (21.6 minutes), Valleyview, OH (22.2 minutes), Hilliard, OH (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | Worthington | 20.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 37 | Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 20.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Grandview Heights | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Obetz | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Perry Township (Franklin County) | 19.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 41 | Westerville | 19.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 42 | Upper Arlington | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 43 | Marble Cliff | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 44 | Bexley | 18.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 45 | Riverlea | 17.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 10 of 45 places in Franklin 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 Upper Arlington
How long is the average commute in Upper Arlington?
Workers who live in Upper Arlington, OH take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Upper Arlington without a car?
2.8% of households in Upper Arlington have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Upper Arlington?
27.3% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Upper Arlington worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington city, Ohio (place:79002, 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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