How long is the commute from Oconomowoc, WI?
Workers who live in Oconomowoc, WI take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Oconomowoc get to work
| Means of transportation | Oconomowoc | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±3.8 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.2 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±3.0 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Oconomowoc, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Oconomowoc, 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, Oconomowoc ranks 15 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 991 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oconomowoc
| Vehicles available | Oconomowoc | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±3.4 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±4.3 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±2.8 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc
| Oconomowoc | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±3.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.0 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.4 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oconomowoc, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Oconomowoc
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconomowoc | — | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Oconomowoc Lake | 2.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lac La Belle | 3.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Okauchee Lake | 3.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Summit | 3.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oconomowoc | 4.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nashotah | 4.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ixonia | 5.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Concord | 5.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Okauchee Lake, WI (21.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Concord, WI (31.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 15 (tie) | Sussex | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 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) |
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 Oconomowoc
How long is the average commute in Oconomowoc?
Workers who live in Oconomowoc, WI take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oconomowoc without a car?
3.5% of households in Oconomowoc have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oconomowoc?
18.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Oconomowoc worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconomowoc city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconomowoc city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconomowoc city, 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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