How long is the commute from Eau Claire, WI?
Workers who live in Eau Claire, WI take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Eau Claire get to work
| Means of transportation | Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±1.8 points) | 76.3% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±1.2 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Eau Claire, the average commute is lower than in Eau Claire County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eau Claire, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Eau Claire County, Eau Claire ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1769 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eau Claire
| Vehicles available | Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.4% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±2.4 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±2.8 points) | 41.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±1.8 points) | 21.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Eau Claire, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (6.4%).
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 Eau Claire
| Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±1.2 points) | 12.7% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±1.4 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±1.5 points) | 90.1% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eau Claire, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Eau Claire County (90.1%).
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 Eau Claire
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | — | 16.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Seymour (community) | 2.9 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Altoona | 3.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 5.2 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hallie | 6.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Town of Wheaton | 6.9 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 7.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hallie | 7.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 7.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Hallie, WI (19.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Eau Claire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Augusta | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Town of Seymour (Eau Claire County) | 19.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Altoona | 18.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Town of Washington (Eau Claire County) | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Town of Pleasant Valley (Eau Claire County) | 17.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Town of Union (Eau Claire County) | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 | Eau Claire | 16.7 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire
How long is the average commute in Eau Claire?
Workers who live in Eau Claire, WI take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eau Claire without a car?
6.7% of households in Eau Claire have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eau Claire?
12.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Eau Claire worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eau Claire 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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