How long is the commute from Hayward, WI?
Workers who live in Hayward, WI take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Hayward get to work
| Means of transportation | Hayward | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±7.2 points) | 70.5% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±3.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±4.0 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Hayward, the average commute is lower than in Sawyer County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hayward, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sawyer County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sawyer County, Hayward ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1839 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hayward
| Vehicles available | Hayward | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±4.3 points) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% (±9.2 points) | 35.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±7.5 points) | 39.7% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±4.8 points) | 20.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Hayward, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sawyer County (4.3%).
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 Hayward
| Hayward | Sawyer County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±4.0 points) | 12.7% (±1.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±4.1 points) | 92.7% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±5.2 points) | 85.7% (±2.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hayward, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sawyer County (85.7%).
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 Hayward
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward | — | 12.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Town of Hayward | 4.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County) | 5.2 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Town of Stinnett | 6.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±8.0) | Higher |
| Little Round Lake | 6.3 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bass Lake (Washburn County) | 6.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Town of Lenroot | 8.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Town of Frog Creek | 11 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Town of Stone Lake | 11 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Hayward, WI (18.2 minutes), Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County), WI (17.5 minutes), Town of Stinnett, WI (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sawyer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 (tie) | Town of Couderay | 24.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Round Lake | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Sand Lake (Sawyer County) | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Town of Lenroot | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Town of Hayward | 18.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Town of Bass Lake (Sawyer County) | 17.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Hayward | 12.3 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Sawyer 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Hayward
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Hayward, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Hayward beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Hayward, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Hayward
How long is the average commute in Hayward?
Workers who live in Hayward, WI take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hayward without a car?
8.4% of households in Hayward have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hayward?
6.8% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Hayward worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hayward 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 Hayward city, Wisconsin (place:33450, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Hayward at a glance
- Median rent in Hayward
- Rent by bedrooms in Hayward
- Rent burden in Hayward
- Renters and owners in Hayward
- Income and affordability in Hayward
- Home values in Hayward
- Homeowner costs in Hayward
- Property taxes in Hayward
- Types of homes in Hayward
- Bedrooms in Hayward
- Age of homes in Hayward
- Vacancy rate in Hayward
- Heating fuel in Hayward
- Crime reported to police in Hayward
- Population growth in Hayward
- How long people stay in Hayward
- Crowding and facilities in Hayward
- Wisconsin landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Sawyer County
- Wisconsin places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Wisconsin