How long is the commute from Elm Grove, WI?
Workers who live in Elm Grove, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
27.0% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 27.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Elm Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Elm Grove | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±8.3 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.0% (±8.2 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Elm Grove, 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 Elm Grove, 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, Elm Grove ranks 36 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1614 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elm Grove
| Vehicles available | Elm Grove | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.9 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±5.4 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±7.0 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±6.7 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Elm Grove, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elm Grove
| Elm Grove | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.0% (±8.2 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±2.5 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elm Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waukesha County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elm Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove | — | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Brookfield | 1.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 2.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Allis | 4.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Butler | 4.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Brookfield | 4.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Berlin | 5.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 6.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Milwaukee | 6.3 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 37 | Lannon | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 8 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 Elm Grove
How long is the average commute in Elm Grove?
Workers who live in Elm Grove, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elm Grove without a car?
4.2% of households in Elm Grove have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elm Grove?
27.0% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Elm Grove worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Grove village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Grove village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elm Grove village, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Elm Grove village, Wisconsin (place:23575, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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