How long is the commute from Wausau, WI?
Workers who live in Wausau, WI take an average of 15.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.4 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Wausau get to work
| Means of transportation | Wausau | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±3.2 points) | 76.2% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±2.2 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Wausau, the average commute is lower than in Marathon County (19.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wausau, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marathon County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marathon County, Wausau ranks 55 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1806 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wausau
| Vehicles available | Wausau | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±2.9 points) | 29.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±2.7 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±2.2 points) | 24.3% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Wausau, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marathon County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wausau
| Wausau | Marathon County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±2.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.9 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±1.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±2.0 points) | 90.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wausau, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marathon County (90.0%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wausau
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | — | 15.4 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Schofield | 3.6 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rib Mountain | 4.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Wausau | 5.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of Weston (Marathon County) | 6.1 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rothschild | 6.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stettin | 6.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Weston | 6.8 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Maine | 6.9 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rib Mountain, WI (18.9 minutes), Town of Wausau, WI (23.5 minutes), Town of Stettin, WI (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marathon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Weston | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 | Fenwood | 16.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 51 | Schofield | 16.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 52 | Marathon City | 16.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 53 | Rothschild | 16.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 54 | Town of Holton | 16.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 55 | Wausau | 15.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 56 | Town of Hull (Marathon County) | 15.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 56 places in Marathon 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 Wausau
How long is the average commute in Wausau?
Workers who live in Wausau, WI take an average of 15.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wausau without a car?
9.0% of households in Wausau have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wausau?
14.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Wausau worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wausau 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 Wausau city, Wisconsin (place:84475, 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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