How long is the commute from Syracuse, KS?
Workers who live in Syracuse, KS take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Syracuse get to work
| Means of transportation | Syracuse | Hamilton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±11.5 points) | 68.9% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% (±10.6 points) | 16.5% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±8.7 points) | 9.8% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Syracuse, the average commute is not measurably different from Hamilton County (15.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Syracuse, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Syracuse ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1132 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Syracuse
| Vehicles available | Syracuse | Hamilton County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.9 points) | 1.7% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±9.7 points) | 23.0% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±11.2 points) | 32.8% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.2% (±11.9 points) | 42.5% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Syracuse, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hamilton County (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Syracuse
| Syracuse | Hamilton County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±8.7 points) | 9.8% (±6.5 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±4.2 points) | 96.2% (±3.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±6.9 points) | 87.8% (±7.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Syracuse, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hamilton County (87.8%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Syracuse
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | — | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Coolidge Township | 12 mi | 16.2 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coolidge | 13 mi | 23.6 minutes (±16.2) | Not measurably different |
| Holly | 19 mi | 10.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Johnson City | 27 mi | 11.2 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Lakin Township (Kearny County) | 29 mi | 23.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Granada | 29 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lakin | 29 mi | 23.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Manter | 30 mi | 13.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnson City, KS (11.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coolidge | 23.6 minutes (±16.2) |
| 2 | Syracuse | 16.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Coolidge Township | 16.2 minutes (±14.4) |
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 Syracuse
How long is the average commute in Syracuse?
Workers who live in Syracuse, KS take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Syracuse without a car?
2.2% of households in Syracuse have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Syracuse?
12.0% (±8.7 points) of workers who live in Syracuse worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Kansas
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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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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.
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