How long is the commute from Cambridge, WI?
Workers who live in Cambridge, WI take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Cambridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Cambridge | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±5.9 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±3.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±3.7 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±3.7 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Cambridge, the average commute is higher than in Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cambridge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dane County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Cambridge ranks 15 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 914 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cambridge
| Vehicles available | Cambridge | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.0 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±7.5 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±9.3 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±5.0 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Cambridge, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
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 Cambridge
| Cambridge | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±3.7 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.5 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cambridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dane County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cambridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | — | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Lake Ripley | 1.6 mi | 28.8 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rockdale | 2.6 mi | 31.6 minutes (±11.4) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 4.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | 4.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Christiana (Dane County) | 4.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | 4.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lake Mills | 5.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mills | 7.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Christiana (Dane County), WI (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Town of Oregon | 27.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Town of Dunkirk | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | DeForest | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Town of Cottage Grove | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | Town of Black Earth | 25.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Town of Albion (Dane County) | 25.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Cambridge | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Blue Mounds | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Cottage Grove | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Mazomanie | 24.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Mount Horeb | 24.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Belleville | 24.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Montrose | 24.5 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 Cambridge
How long is the average commute in Cambridge?
Workers who live in Cambridge, WI take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cambridge without a car?
3.5% of households in Cambridge have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cambridge?
13.2% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Cambridge worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambridge 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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