How long is the commute from South Milwaukee, WI?
Workers who live in South Milwaukee, WI take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in South Milwaukee get to work
| Means of transportation | South Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±2.8 points) | 68.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.9 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In South Milwaukee, the average commute is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Milwaukee, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Milwaukee County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Milwaukee County, South Milwaukee ranks 2 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1045 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Milwaukee
| Vehicles available | South Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±4.0 points) | 43.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±3.9 points) | 33.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In South Milwaukee, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Milwaukee County (12.5%).
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 South Milwaukee
| South Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±1.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In South Milwaukee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Milwaukee County (89.6%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Milwaukee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Milwaukee | — | 24.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Cudahy | 2.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Creek | 3.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Francis | 4.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 7.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 7.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 8.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 8.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Milwaukee | 8.8 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Milwaukee, WI (18.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Milwaukee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fox Point | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 2 | South Milwaukee | 24.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 3 | River Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 4 (tie) | Cudahy | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 (tie) | Franklin | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Greendale | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Oak Creek | 23.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Bayside | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee
How long is the average commute in South Milwaukee?
Workers who live in South Milwaukee, WI take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Milwaukee without a car?
6.4% of households in South Milwaukee have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Milwaukee?
12.4% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in South Milwaukee worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Milwaukee city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Milwaukee city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee city, Wisconsin (place:75125, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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