How long is the commute from Glendale, WI?
Workers who live in Glendale, WI take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
25.7% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Glendale get to work
| Means of transportation | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.3% (±5.1 points) | 68.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.7% (±4.6 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Glendale, the average commute is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glendale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Milwaukee County, Glendale ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1477 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glendale
| Vehicles available | Glendale | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±5.5 points) | 43.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±4.8 points) | 33.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±3.0 points) | 11.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Glendale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Milwaukee County (12.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Glendale
| Glendale | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.7% (±4.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±3.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Glendale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (89.6%).
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 Glendale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Whitefish Bay | 1.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Point | 2.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Shorewood | 3.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| River Hills | 3.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Bayside | 4.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Deer | 4.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 4.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 7.0 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fox Point, WI (26.3 minutes), River Hills, WI (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Milwaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Milwaukee | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) |
| 12 | Greenfield | 22.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | St. Francis | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | West Allis | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Shorewood | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Whitefish Bay | 20.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 17 | Glendale | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Wauwatosa | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | West Milwaukee | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Milwaukee 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 Glendale
How long is the average commute in Glendale?
Workers who live in Glendale, WI take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glendale without a car?
7.0% of households in Glendale have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glendale?
25.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Glendale worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, 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 Glendale city, Wisconsin (place:29400, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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