How long is the commute from Dane, WI?
Workers who live in Dane, WI take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Dane get to work
| Means of transportation | Dane | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±5.0 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±4.6 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Dane, the average commute is not measurably different from Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dane, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Dane ranks 43 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1387 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dane
| Vehicles available | Dane | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% (±6.3 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±7.3 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.6% (±9.3 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Dane, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
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 Dane
| Dane | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±4.6 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.1 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±4.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dane, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dane
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane | — | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Town of Dane | 2.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vienna | 3.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Waunakee | 5.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lodi | 5.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Springfield (Dane County) | 6.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Town of Westport | 6.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lodi | 6.7 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Town of Arlington | 6.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Springfield (Dane County), WI (19.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Lodi, WI (31.0 minutes), Town of Arlington, WI (24.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Stoughton | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 (tie) | Sun Prairie | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 38 (tie) | Waunakee | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 38 (tie) | Town of Dunn (Dane County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 (tie) | Brooklyn | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 41 (tie) | Town of Westport | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 | Dane | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Windsor | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 45 | Town of Blooming Grove | 21.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Town of Vienna | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 47 | Maple Bluff | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 48 | Town of Springdale | 19.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 49 | Town of Middleton | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Dane
How long is the average commute in Dane?
Workers who live in Dane, WI take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dane without a car?
0.7% of households in Dane have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dane?
12.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Dane worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dane village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dane village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dane 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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