How long is the commute from Brookfield, WI?
Workers who live in Brookfield, WI take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Brookfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookfield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±2.5 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±2.2 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Brookfield, the average commute is lower than in Waukesha County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waukesha County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waukesha County, Brookfield ranks 33 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1476 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookfield
| Vehicles available | Brookfield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±3.3 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±3.3 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±2.2 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Brookfield, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Waukesha County (3.5%).
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 Brookfield
| Brookfield | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±2.2 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.3 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Waukesha County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Elm Grove | 1.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brookfield | 3.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 3.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 4.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Allis | 6.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 6.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 6.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 6.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | 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 Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | New Berlin | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Hartland | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 21.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 30 (tie) | Butler | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 30 (tie) | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 32 | Menomonee Falls | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 33 | Brookfield | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 34 (tie) | Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 34 (tie) | Town of Brookfield | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Elm Grove | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 37 | Lannon | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 11 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Brookfield
How long is the average commute in Brookfield?
Workers who live in Brookfield, WI take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookfield without a car?
1.6% of households in Brookfield have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookfield?
21.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Brookfield worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookfield city, 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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