How long is the commute from Eagle River, WI?
Workers who live in Eagle River, WI take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
13.8% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in Eagle River get to work
| Means of transportation | Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.6% (±10.9 points) | 75.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.1 points) | 7.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.8% (±11.6 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.5% (±4.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±6.7 points) | 11.3% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Eagle River, the average commute is not measurably different from Vilas County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eagle River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Vilas County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Vilas County, Eagle River ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1688 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eagle River
| Vehicles available | Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±6.1 points) | 3.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±7.1 points) | 33.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±7.0 points) | 42.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.7% (±4.7 points) | 20.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Eagle River, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Vilas County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eagle River
| Eagle River | Vilas County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±6.7 points) | 11.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.5% (±5.3 points) | 93.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.7% (±6.0 points) | 87.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eagle River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Vilas County (87.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eagle River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle River | — | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 1.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 5.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 6.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conover | 9.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Sugar Camp | 9.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Three Lakes | 9.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of St. Germain | 12 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Phelps | 12 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Conover, WI (23.8 minutes), Town of Sugar Camp, WI (26.5 minutes), Town of Three Lakes, WI (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Vilas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Presque Isle | 21.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Town of Lincoln (Vilas County) | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Town of Phelps | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Town of Washington (Vilas County) | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Town of Boulder Junction | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Town of Cloverland (Vilas County) | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Eagle River | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Town of Lac du Flambeau | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Town of St. Germain | 17.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Town of Arbor Vitae | 17.0 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Vilas 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 Eagle River
How long is the average commute in Eagle River?
Workers who live in Eagle River, WI take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eagle River without a car?
16.1% of households in Eagle River have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eagle River?
9.8% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Eagle River worked from home, and 83.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagle River 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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