How long is the commute from West Alexandria, OH?

Name: Commute and cars in West Alexandria, OH, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in West Alexandria, OH take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

85.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

2.1% of workers walk to work.

5.9% work from home.

3.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.3 minutes (±2.3)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 5.9%
Households without a car: 3.5%

How people in West Alexandria get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Alexandria	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Drove alone	85.1% (±6.1 points)	82.8%	75.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	1.3% (±2.1 points)	7.2%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±4.8 points)	0.1%	1.0%	3.2%
Walked	2.1% (±2.0 points)	2.0%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	5.6% (±4.9 points)	0.6%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.9% (±3.2 points)	7.3%	13.0%	15.1%

In West Alexandria, the average commute is lower than in Preble County (26.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Alexandria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Preble County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Preble County, West Alexandria ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1660 of 2,353.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Alexandria

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Alexandria	Preble County	Ohio	United States
No vehicle	3.5% (±2.5 points)	4.0%	7.5%	8.4%
1 vehicle	32.6% (±8.6 points)	24.9%	34.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.4% (±9.8 points)	38.0%	37.4%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	23.4% (±6.8 points)	33.2%	21.2%	21.9%

In West Alexandria, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Preble 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 West Alexandria

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Alexandria	Preble County	Ohio	United States
Workers working from home	5.9% (±3.2 points)	7.3% (±1.4 points)	13.0% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	88.9% (±5.8 points)	93.6% (±1.0 points)	94.4% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	85.2% (±7.0 points)	88.0% (±1.9 points)	90.1% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Alexandria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Preble County (88.0%).

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 West Alexandria

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Alexandria
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Alexandria	—	22.3 minutes (±2.3)	—
Twin Township (Preble County)	2.8 mi	29.8 minutes (±4.2)	Higher
Lanier Township	3.6 mi	24.3 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Eaton	5.2 mi	21.2 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Washington Township (Preble County)	6.4 mi	21.6 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Perry Township (Montgomery County)	6.6 mi	23.3 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Gratis	6.7 mi	30.6 minutes (±5.2)	Higher
Jackson Township (Montgomery County)	6.9 mi	28.0 minutes (±2.5)	Higher
Gasper Township	7.2 mi	32.4 minutes (±4.5)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Twin Township (Preble County), OH (29.8 minutes), Gratis, OH (30.6 minutes), Jackson Township (Montgomery County), OH (28.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Preble County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
12 (tie)	Monroe Township (Preble County)	29.2 minutes (±2.6)
12 (tie)	Somers Township	29.2 minutes (±2.5)
16	Harrison Township (Preble County)	26.5 minutes (±2.5)
17	Lewisburg	25.2 minutes (±3.8)
18	Jefferson Township (Preble County)	24.9 minutes (±2.3)
19	Lanier Township	24.3 minutes (±2.3)
20	West Alexandria	22.3 minutes (±2.3)
21	New Paris	22.2 minutes (±2.9)
22	Washington Township (Preble County)	21.6 minutes (±4.4)
23	Eaton	21.2 minutes (±3.4)
24	Jackson Township (Preble County)	19.7 minutes (±3.7)

Showing 11 of 24 places in Preble 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 West Alexandria

How long is the average commute in West Alexandria?

Workers who live in West Alexandria, OH take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Alexandria without a car?

3.5% of households in West Alexandria have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Alexandria?

5.9% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in West Alexandria worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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