How long is the commute from Waterville, OH?
Workers who live in Waterville, OH take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Waterville get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterville | Lucas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±4.9 points) | 78.6% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±3.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Waterville, the average commute is higher than in Lucas County (20.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterville, 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, Waterville ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 893 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterville
| Vehicles available | Waterville | Lucas County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.2 points) | 38.9% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±7.0 points) | 36.1% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±5.2 points) | 16.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Waterville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lucas County (8.6%).
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 Waterville
| Waterville | Lucas County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±3.0 points) | 89.4% (±0.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lucas County (89.4%).
It is also higher than in Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waterville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville | — | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Waterville Township | 2.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Haskins | 3.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehouse | 3.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Middleton Township (Wood County) | 4.3 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Monclova Township | 4.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Perrysburg | 5.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Tontogany | 5.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Providence Township | 5.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middleton Township (Wood County), OH (21.4 minutes), Monclova Township, OH (22.4 minutes), Perrysburg, OH (18.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerusalem Township | 32.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Harding Township | 29.3 minutes (±15.4) |
| 3 | Berkey | 28.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Waterville | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Providence Township | 26.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Spencer Township (Lucas County) | 26.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Richfield Township (Lucas County) | 24.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Harbor View | 24.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Whitehouse | 23.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Waterville Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 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 Waterville
How long is the average commute in Waterville?
Workers who live in Waterville, OH take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterville without a car?
2.7% of households in Waterville have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterville?
11.6% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Waterville worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterville city, Ohio
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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 last updated on .
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