How long is the commute from Merton, WI?
Workers who live in Merton, WI take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
22.4% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Merton get to work
| Means of transportation | Merton | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±5.4 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.4% (±4.3 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Merton, the average commute is higher than in Waukesha County (22.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waukesha County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waukesha County, Merton ranks 9 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 778 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merton
| Vehicles available | Merton | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±6.9 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.9% (±7.3 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Merton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waukesha County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Merton
| Merton | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.4% (±4.3 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±2.7 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Merton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Waukesha County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Merton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merton | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Town of Merton | 2.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland | 3.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Lisbon | 3.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Chenequa | 3.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sussex | 4.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 4.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Nashotah | 6.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 6.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hartland, WI (21.6 minutes), Lisbon, WI (22.0 minutes), Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village), WI (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waukesha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Mukwonago | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Town of Eagle (Waukesha County) | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Town of Ottawa | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Dousman | 26.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Summit | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Lac La Belle | 26.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 (tie) | Merton | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Chenequa | 25.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Town of Genesee | 25.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, village) | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Delafield | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 14 | Big Bend | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Oconomowoc | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Waukesha 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 Merton
How long is the average commute in Merton?
Workers who live in Merton, WI take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merton without a car?
2.9% of households in Merton have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merton?
22.4% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Merton worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merton village, Wisconsin
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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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