How long is the commute from West Milwaukee, WI?
Workers who live in West Milwaukee, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in West Milwaukee get to work
| Means of transportation | West Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±12.4 points) | 68.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±9.0 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±3.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In West Milwaukee, 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 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, West Milwaukee ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1682 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Milwaukee
| Vehicles available | West Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±5.1 points) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.7% (±10.0 points) | 43.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.3% (±7.0 points) | 33.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±6.9 points) | 11.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In West Milwaukee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Milwaukee County (12.5%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Milwaukee
| West Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±4.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±5.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milwaukee | — | 18.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| West Allis | 3.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Milwaukee | 3.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
| Greenfield | 4.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Wauwatosa | 4.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Greendale | 5.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| St. Francis | 5.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Hales Corners | 6.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Elm Grove | 6.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Allis, WI (21.0 minutes), Milwaukee, WI (22.4 minutes), Greenfield, WI (22.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Milwaukee
How long is the average commute in West Milwaukee?
Workers who live in West Milwaukee, WI take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Milwaukee without a car?
11.1% of households in West Milwaukee have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Milwaukee?
7.8% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in West Milwaukee worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milwaukee village, 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 West Milwaukee village, Wisconsin (place:85875, 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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