How long is the commute from Whitefish Bay, WI?
Workers who live in Whitefish Bay, WI take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
26.7% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Whitefish Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitefish Bay | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.3% (±3.1 points) | 68.9% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±1.6 points) | 8.5% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 3.4% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.7% (±3.5 points) | 14.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Whitefish Bay, 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 Whitefish Bay, 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, Whitefish Bay ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1468 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitefish Bay
| Vehicles available | Whitefish Bay | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 12.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±4.4 points) | 43.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.5% (±3.7 points) | 33.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 11.2% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Whitefish Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Milwaukee County (12.5%).
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 Whitefish Bay
| Whitefish Bay | Milwaukee County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.7% (±3.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.4 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.2 points) | 89.6% (±0.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitefish Bay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Milwaukee County (89.6%).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitefish Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Bay | — | 20.8 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Glendale | 1.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Shorewood | 1.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Point | 3.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| River Hills | 4.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Milwaukee | 4.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
| Bayside | 4.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brown Deer | 5.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wauwatosa | 7.6 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fox Point, WI (26.3 minutes), River Hills, WI (24.1 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 Whitefish Bay
How long is the average commute in Whitefish Bay?
Workers who live in Whitefish Bay, WI take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitefish Bay without a car?
2.5% of households in Whitefish Bay have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitefish Bay?
26.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Whitefish Bay worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay village, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitefish Bay 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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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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