How long is the commute from Athens, WI?
Workers who live in Athens, WI take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Athens get to work
| Means of transportation | Athens | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±7.2 points) | 76.2% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±6.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Athens, the average commute is higher than in Marathon County (19.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Athens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marathon County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marathon County, Athens ranks 12 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 836 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Athens
| Vehicles available | Athens | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±6.0 points) | 29.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±5.9 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±6.1 points) | 24.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Athens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marathon County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Athens
| Athens | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% (±4.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±5.6 points) | 90.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Athens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Marathon County (90.0%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Athens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Town of Halsey | 4.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Johnson | 4.3 mi | 17.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Town of Rietbrock | 4.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Town of Bern | 5.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Holton | 8.7 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Town of Deer Creek (Taylor County) | 8.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamburg (Marathon County) | 9.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Goodrich | 9.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Johnson, WI (17.9 minutes), Town of Rietbrock, WI (20.4 minutes), Town of Holton, WI (16.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Green Valley (Marathon County) | 30.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 7 | Town of Hewitt | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Town of Halsey | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Town of Reid | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Town of Harrison (Marathon County) | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Hatley | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Athens | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Elderon | 25.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 14 | Town of Emmet (Marathon County) | 24.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 15 | Town of Cleveland (Marathon County) | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Edgar | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Town of Franzen | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Town of Easton (Marathon County) | 24.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 56 places in Marathon 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 Athens
How long is the average commute in Athens?
Workers who live in Athens, WI take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Athens without a car?
5.1% of households in Athens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Athens?
6.7% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Athens worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens 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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