How long is the commute from Oshkosh, WI?
Workers who live in Oshkosh, WI take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Oshkosh get to work
| Means of transportation | Oshkosh | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±1.9 points) | 77.3% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Oshkosh, the average commute is lower than in Winnebago County (19.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oshkosh, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Winnebago County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Winnebago County, Oshkosh ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1695 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oshkosh
| Vehicles available | Oshkosh | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±1.7 points) | 34.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±2.0 points) | 39.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±1.5 points) | 20.4% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Oshkosh, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Winnebago County (5.5%).
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 Oshkosh
| Oshkosh | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±1.3 points) | 11.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±1.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Oshkosh, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Winnebago County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oshkosh
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Town of Oshkosh | 3.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Town of Algoma | 3.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vinland | 6.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Winneconne | 6.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Town of Omro | 6.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Black Wolf | 7.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Town of Nekimi | 7.1 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Butte des Morts | 7.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Oshkosh, WI (25.5 minutes), Town of Winneconne, WI (22.1 minutes), Town of Omro, WI (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Winchester (Winnebago County) | 21.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Menasha | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Winneconne | 20.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Town of Vinland | 19.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | Town of Nekimi | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Neenah | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Oshkosh | 18.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 19 | Fox Crossing | 17.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 20 | Town of Neenah | 17.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | Town of Algoma | 17.6 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Winnebago 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 Oshkosh
How long is the average commute in Oshkosh?
Workers who live in Oshkosh, WI take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oshkosh without a car?
7.7% of households in Oshkosh have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oshkosh?
10.4% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Oshkosh worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oshkosh 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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