How long is the commute from Somers, WI?
Workers who live in Somers, WI take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Somers get to work
| Means of transportation | Somers | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±5.2 points) | 78.6% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±3.6 points) | 6.9% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Somers, the average commute is not measurably different from Kenosha County (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somers, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kenosha County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kenosha County, Somers ranks 8 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 918 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somers
| Vehicles available | Somers | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.1 points) | 4.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±7.4 points) | 33.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±6.2 points) | 40.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±5.4 points) | 22.0% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Somers, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kenosha County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Somers
| Somers | Kenosha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Somers, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kenosha County (92.4%).
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 Somers
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Town of Somers | 2.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sturtevant | 3.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kenosha | 3.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 4.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Elmwood Park | 4.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 6.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Racine | 6.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Yorkville | 7.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mount Pleasant, WI (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kenosha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Salem Lakes | 31.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Twin Lakes | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Town of Randall | 27.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Town of Brighton (Kenosha County) | 25.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Bristol | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Town of Wheatland (Kenosha County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Somers | 25.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Pleasant Prairie | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Town of Somers | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Kenosha | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Town of Paris (Kenosha County) | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Kenosha 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 Somers
How long is the average commute in Somers?
Workers who live in Somers, WI take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somers without a car?
3.9% of households in Somers have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somers?
8.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Somers worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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