How long is the commute from Green Bay, WI?
Workers who live in Green Bay, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Green Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Green Bay | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±1.6 points) | 76.6% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Green Bay, the average commute is not measurably different from Brown County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Green Bay, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Brown County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brown County, Green Bay ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1615 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Green Bay
| Vehicles available | Green Bay | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 5.1% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±2.1 points) | 33.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±2.1 points) | 41.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±1.2 points) | 19.6% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Green Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Brown County (5.1%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Green Bay
| Green Bay | Brown County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±1.2 points) | 12.6% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Green Bay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Brown County (92.0%).
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 Green Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay | — | 19.2 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Allouez | 3.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 4.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Howard | 5.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ashwaubenon | 5.8 mi | 16.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Town of Scott (Brown County) | 6.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Town of Ledgeview | 6.6 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Suamico | 7.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| De Pere | 7.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ashwaubenon, WI (16.1 minutes), De Pere, WI (17.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Scott (Brown County), WI (23.9 minutes), Suamico, WI (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brown County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wrightstown | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Town of Rockland (Brown County) | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Bellevue | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Howard | 20.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | Denmark | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Town of Lawrence (Brown County) | 19.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Green Bay | 19.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Hobart | 19.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Town of Glenmore | 19.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Town of Ledgeview | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 | Allouez | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 | De Pere | 17.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 | Ashwaubenon | 16.1 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Brown 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 Green Bay
How long is the average commute in Green Bay?
Workers who live in Green Bay, WI take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Green Bay without a car?
8.2% of households in Green Bay have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Green Bay?
10.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Green Bay worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Green Bay 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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