How long is the commute from Melrose, WI?
Workers who live in Melrose, WI take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
14.2% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Melrose get to work
| Means of transportation | Melrose | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±9.8 points) | 79.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.2% (±10.0 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Melrose, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (25.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melrose, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Melrose ranks 7 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 281 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melrose
| Vehicles available | Melrose | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±6.0 points) | 5.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±12.5 points) | 26.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±11.6 points) | 38.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±7.8 points) | 29.9% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Melrose, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (5.8%).
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 Melrose
| Melrose | Jackson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.5% (±1.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±6.7 points) | 91.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.6% (±8.8 points) | 84.8% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Melrose, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Melrose
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose | — | 31.0 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Town of Melrose | 1.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Irving | 5.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of North Bend | 6.3 mi | 37.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Little Falls | 6.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Town of Franklin (Jackson County) | 6.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Farmington (La Crosse County) | 7.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Albion (Jackson County) | 11 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Town of Burns | 11 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Little Falls, WI (25.1 minutes), Town of Albion (Jackson County), WI (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of North Bend | 37.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Town of Alma (Jackson County) | 35.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 3 | Town of Cleveland (Jackson County) | 34.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Town of Garden Valley | 34.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 5 | Town of Franklin (Jackson County) | 32.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Hixton | 31.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Melrose | 31.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Town of Hixton | 31.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Town of Irving | 30.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Town of Melrose | 30.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Town of Millston | 29.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 12 | Town of Springfield (Jackson County) | 29.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 13 | Town of Northfield | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Jackson 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 Melrose
How long is the average commute in Melrose?
Workers who live in Melrose, WI take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melrose without a car?
5.2% of households in Melrose have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melrose?
5.3% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Melrose worked from home, and 77.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose village, 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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