How long is the commute from West Allis, WI?
Workers who live in West Allis, WI take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in West Allis get to work
| Means of transportation | West Allis | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±2.2 points) | 68.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In West Allis, the average commute is lower than in Milwaukee County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Allis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (3.4%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Milwaukee County, West Allis ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1446 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Allis
| Vehicles available | West Allis | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.6% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±2.1 points) | 33.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In West Allis, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Milwaukee County (12.5%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Allis
| West Allis | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±1.7 points) | 89.6% (±0.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Allis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (89.6%).
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 West Allis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis | — | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| West Milwaukee | 3.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Greenfield | 3.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 3.9 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Elm Grove | 4.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hales Corners | 4.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 4.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milwaukee | 5.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
| New Berlin | 5.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Milwaukee, WI (18.3 minutes), Wauwatosa, WI (19.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milwaukee, WI (22.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Bayside | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Hales Corners | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Brown Deer | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Milwaukee | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) |
| 12 | Greenfield | 22.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | St. Francis | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | West Allis | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Shorewood | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Whitefish Bay | 20.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 17 | Glendale | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Wauwatosa | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | West Milwaukee | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 12 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 West Allis
How long is the average commute in West Allis?
Workers who live in West Allis, WI take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Allis without a car?
10.1% of households in West Allis have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Allis?
10.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in West Allis worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Allis city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Allis city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Allis city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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