How long is the commute from North Prairie, WI?
Workers who live in North Prairie, WI take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in North Prairie get to work
| Means of transportation | North Prairie | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±7.4 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±7.9 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±5.3 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In North Prairie, the average commute is not measurably different from Waukesha County (22.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Prairie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waukesha County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waukesha County, North Prairie ranks 23 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1245 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Prairie
| Vehicles available | North Prairie | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±6.5 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.2% (±13.9 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±12.3 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In North Prairie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 North Prairie
| North Prairie | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±5.3 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±1.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Prairie, 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 North Prairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Prairie | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Town of Genesee | 2.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mukwonago | 3.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Town of Ottawa | 4.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Wales | 4.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle | 5.1 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Eagle (Waukesha County) | 5.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Dousman | 6.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Mukwonago | 7.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Mukwonago, WI (29.0 minutes), Town of Ottawa, WI (27.4 minutes), Eagle, WI (33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Town of Delafield | 24.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Town of Oconomowoc | 23.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | Town of Merton | 23.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 | Wales | 23.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Oconomowoc Lake | 23.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 22 | Muskego | 22.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 | North Prairie | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Mukwonago | 22.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Lisbon | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 | Nashotah | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 27 | New Berlin | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Hartland | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Waukesha (Waukesha County, city) | 21.3 minutes (±0.8) |
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 North Prairie
How long is the average commute in North Prairie?
Workers who live in North Prairie, WI take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Prairie without a car?
0.6% of households in North Prairie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Prairie?
14.8% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in North Prairie worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Prairie village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Prairie 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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Figures last updated on .
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