How long is the commute from Amherst, WI?
Workers who live in Amherst, WI take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Amherst get to work
| Means of transportation | Amherst | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±6.1 points) | 74.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Amherst, the average commute is not measurably different from Portage County (19.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amherst, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Portage County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Portage County, Amherst ranks 17 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1398 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amherst
| Vehicles available | Amherst | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.9 points) | 3.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±9.3 points) | 31.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±13.2 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±5.2 points) | 25.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Amherst, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Portage County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amherst
| Amherst | Portage County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±5.5 points) | 12.6% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±3.6 points) | 92.5% (±1.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Amherst, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Portage County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amherst
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | — | 21.4 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Town of Amherst | 1.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Amherst Junction | 2.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nelsonville | 3.1 mi | 18.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lanark | 4.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scandinavia | 5.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scandinavia | 6.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Hope | 7.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stockton | 7.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Portage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Town of Dewey (Portage County) | 25.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Town of New Hope | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Town of Grant (Portage County) | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Town of Stockton | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Carson | 21.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Pine Grove | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | Amherst | 21.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 18 | Town of Buena Vista (Portage County) | 21.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Amherst Junction | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Town of Linwood | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Town of Hull (Portage County) | 19.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 (tie) | Nelsonville | 18.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Plover | 18.0 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Portage 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 Amherst
How long is the average commute in Amherst?
Workers who live in Amherst, WI take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amherst without a car?
2.6% of households in Amherst have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amherst?
17.5% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Amherst worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst village, Wisconsin
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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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