How long is the commute from Sussex, WI?
Workers who live in Sussex, WI take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Sussex get to work
| Means of transportation | Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±4.2 points) | 76.1% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.1% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±4.5 points) | 16.8% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Sussex, 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 Sussex, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waukesha County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waukesha County, Sussex ranks 16 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 994 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sussex
| Vehicles available | Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±4.3 points) | 28.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±4.6 points) | 45.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±3.2 points) | 22.1% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Sussex, 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 Sussex
| Sussex | Waukesha County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±4.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.6 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sussex, 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 Sussex
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex | — | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Lisbon | 2.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village) | 3.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Lannon | 3.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Merton | 4.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city) | 4.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Menomonee Falls | 5.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Hartland | 6.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Town of Merton | 7.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pewaukee (Waukesha County, village), WI (20.9 minutes), Lannon, WI (19.0 minutes), Pewaukee (Waukesha County, city), WI (19.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Muskego | 22.9 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Sussex
How long is the average commute in Sussex?
Workers who live in Sussex, WI take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sussex without a car?
2.8% of households in Sussex have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sussex?
17.4% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Sussex worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex village, 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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