How long is the commute from Kenosha, WI?
Workers who live in Kenosha, WI take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Kenosha get to work
| Means of transportation | Kenosha | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±1.5 points) | 78.6% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±1.2 points) | 6.9% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Kenosha, the average commute is lower than in Kenosha County (25.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kenosha, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenosha County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenosha County, Kenosha ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1132 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kenosha
| Vehicles available | Kenosha | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±1.9 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±2.1 points) | 40.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±1.3 points) | 22.0% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Kenosha, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kenosha County (4.9%).
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 Kenosha
| Kenosha | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 10.7% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kenosha, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenosha County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kenosha
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | — | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Town of Somers | 1.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 3.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Prairie | 4.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 7.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 7.6 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park | 7.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sturtevant | 7.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Harbor | 7.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winthrop Harbor, IL (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenosha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 25.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Bristol | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Wheatland (Kenosha County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Somers | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Pleasant Prairie | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Town of Somers | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Kenosha | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Kenosha 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 Kenosha
How long is the average commute in Kenosha?
Workers who live in Kenosha, WI take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kenosha without a car?
5.7% of households in Kenosha have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kenosha?
9.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Kenosha worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenosha city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenosha city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kenosha 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 Kenosha city, Wisconsin (place:39225, 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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