How long is the commute from Oakland, TN?
Workers who live in Oakland, TN take an average of 35.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Oakland get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakland | Fayette County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±6.8 points) | 77.5% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.3% (±4.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±5.1 points) | 12.0% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Oakland, the average commute is not measurably different from Fayette County (34.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Oakland ranks 2 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakland
| Vehicles available | Oakland | Fayette County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.3% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±5.6 points) | 20.2% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±6.2 points) | 41.3% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±5.1 points) | 33.2% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Oakland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fayette County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oakland
| Oakland | Fayette County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±5.1 points) | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 96.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±2.8 points) | 90.7% (±1.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fayette County (90.7%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | — | 35.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Arlington | 7.2 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Gallaway | 7.7 mi | 16.7 minutes (±6.4) | Lower |
| Somerville | 9.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.4) | Lower |
| Braden | 10 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Williston | 10 mi | 35.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland | 11 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Piperton | 13 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mason | 13 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arlington, TN (27.3 minutes), Gallaway, TN (16.7 minutes), Somerville, TN (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grange | 37.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Oakland | 35.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 (tie) | Williston | 35.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Piperton | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Moscow | 30.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 6 | Rossville | 29.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Braden | 28.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 8 | Somerville | 25.6 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Fayette 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 Oakland
How long is the average commute in Oakland?
Workers who live in Oakland, TN take an average of 35.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakland without a car?
4.0% of households in Oakland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakland?
12.6% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Oakland worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Tennessee
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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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