How long is the commute from Waunakee, WI?
Workers who live in Waunakee, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
24.2% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Waunakee get to work
| Means of transportation | Waunakee | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±4.8 points) | 63.8% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 5.6% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.2% (±4.3 points) | 20.0% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Waunakee, the average commute is not measurably different from Dane County (20.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waunakee, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dane County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dane County, Waunakee ranks 39 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1328 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waunakee
| Vehicles available | Waunakee | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% (±4.6 points) | 37.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.8% (±6.3 points) | 39.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±4.3 points) | 14.7% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Waunakee, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dane County (8.2%).
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 Waunakee
| Waunakee | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.2% (±4.3 points) | 20.0% (±0.7 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±1.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waunakee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dane County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waunakee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waunakee | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Town of Westport | 1.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vienna | 4.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dane | 5.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Springfield (Dane County) | 5.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Town of Burke | 5.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Bluff | 5.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| DeForest | 5.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Middleton | 6.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Springfield (Dane County), WI (19.1 minutes), Middleton, WI (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DeForest, WI (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 (tie) | Town of Dane | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Town of Berry | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Town of Rutland | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 36 | Town of Bristol | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 37 | Stoughton | 22.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 (tie) | Sun Prairie | 22.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 38 (tie) | Waunakee | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 38 (tie) | Town of Dunn (Dane County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 (tie) | Brooklyn | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 41 (tie) | Town of Westport | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 | Dane | 21.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Windsor | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 45 | Town of Blooming Grove | 21.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane 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 Waunakee
How long is the average commute in Waunakee?
Workers who live in Waunakee, WI take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waunakee without a car?
3.4% of households in Waunakee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waunakee?
24.2% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Waunakee worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waunakee 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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