How long is the commute from Germantown, WI?
Workers who live in Germantown, WI take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Germantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Germantown | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±3.7 points) | 77.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±3.1 points) | 13.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Germantown, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Germantown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Germantown ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1218 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Germantown
| Vehicles available | Germantown | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 3.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±3.5 points) | 28.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±3.9 points) | 44.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±2.9 points) | 24.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Germantown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (3.7%).
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 Germantown
| Germantown | Washington County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±3.1 points) | 13.9% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Germantown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washington County (92.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Germantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown | — | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Town of Germantown (Washington County) | 3.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Menomonee Falls | 5.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Richfield | 5.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Lannon | 5.6 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mequon | 5.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 6.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 6.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Thiensville | 7.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Menomonee Falls, WI (20.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richfield, WI (28.0 minutes), Jackson, WI (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hartford | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Town of Trenton (Washington County) | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Town of Germantown (Washington County) | 24.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 17 | Town of Jackson (Washington County) | 24.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Town of Hartford | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 19 | Town of Addison | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 20 | Germantown | 22.8 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Washington 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 Germantown
How long is the average commute in Germantown?
Workers who live in Germantown, WI take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Germantown without a car?
3.7% of households in Germantown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Germantown?
19.0% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Germantown worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown 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 Germantown village, Wisconsin (place:28875, 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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