How long is the commute from Wooster, OH?
Workers who live in Wooster, OH take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Wooster get to work
| Means of transportation | Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±3.9 points) | 72.9% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Wooster, the average commute is lower than in Wayne County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wooster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Wooster ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2243 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wooster
| Vehicles available | Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±2.2 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±3.3 points) | 28.2% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±3.5 points) | 38.7% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.3% (±2.3 points) | 23.1% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Wooster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (10.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wooster
| Wooster | Wayne County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 8.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.5 points) | 89.5% (±1.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±2.4 points) | 85.3% (±1.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wooster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wayne County (85.3%).
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 Wooster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster | — | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 3.3 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wooster Township | 3.4 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Smithville | 4.8 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Green Township (Wayne County) | 6.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Plain Township (Wayne County) | 6.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| East Union Township | 6.9 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township (Wayne County) | 7.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 7.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plain Township (Wayne County), OH (23.6 minutes), Chester Township (Wayne County), OH (25.9 minutes), Franklin Township (Wayne County), OH (21.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Milton Township (Wayne County) | 20.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Green Township (Wayne County) | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Fredericksburg | 20.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 24 | Shreve | 19.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 25 | Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 18.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Sugar Creek Township (Wayne County) | 18.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 27 | Wooster | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 28 | East Union Township | 16.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 | Wooster Township | 16.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 30 | Smithville | 15.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 31 | Mount Eaton | 11.2 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Wayne 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 Wooster
How long is the average commute in Wooster?
Workers who live in Wooster, OH take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wooster without a car?
8.4% of households in Wooster have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wooster?
9.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Wooster worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster city, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wooster city, Ohio
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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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