How long is the commute from Racine, WI?
Workers who live in Racine, WI take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Racine get to work
| Means of transportation | Racine | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±2.3 points) | 77.4% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±1.7 points) | 8.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Racine, the average commute is lower than in Racine County (23.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Racine, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Racine County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Racine County, Racine ranks 15 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1255 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Racine
| Vehicles available | Racine | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±2.3 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±2.1 points) | 39.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±1.6 points) | 20.9% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Racine, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Racine County (5.2%).
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 Racine
| Racine | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±1.7 points) | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Racine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Racine County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Racine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | — | 22.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Elmwood Park | 2.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Bay | 3.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 3.8 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Wind Point | 4.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Sturtevant | 4.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 5.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Somers | 6.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Somers | 9.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Pleasant, WI (20.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wind Point, WI (28.2 minutes), Caledonia, WI (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Racine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Sturtevant | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Waterford | 25.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | North Bay | 25.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 12 | Yorkville | 25.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Town of Burlington | 24.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 | Rochester | 24.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Racine | 22.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 16 | Burlington | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Mount Pleasant | 20.8 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Racine 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 Racine
How long is the average commute in Racine?
Workers who live in Racine, WI take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Racine without a car?
7.7% of households in Racine have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Racine?
7.2% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Racine worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Racine city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Racine city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Racine city, Wisconsin
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Racine city, Wisconsin (place:66000, in state:55).
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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