How long is the commute from Butler, WI?
Workers who live in Butler, WI take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Butler get to work
| Means of transportation | Butler | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.1% (±7.3 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±3.3 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.5% (±6.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Butler, the average commute is not measurably different from Waukesha County (22.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Butler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waukesha County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waukesha County, Butler ranks 30 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1452 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Butler
| Vehicles available | Butler | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±5.6 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% (±8.4 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±8.4 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±8.2 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Butler, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waukesha County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Butler
| Butler | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Butler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waukesha County (94.0%).
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 Butler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler | — | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Wauwatosa | 3.6 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brookfield | 3.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elm Grove | 4.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 4.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lannon | 5.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 6.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Deer | 6.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brookfield | 7.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Mukwonago | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Lisbon | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 | Nashotah | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Butler
How long is the average commute in Butler?
Workers who live in Butler, WI take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Butler without a car?
7.0% of households in Butler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Butler?
7.2% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Butler worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Butler 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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