How long is the commute from Patterson, LA?
Workers who live in Patterson, LA take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
15.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.4%
How people in Patterson get to work
| Means of transportation | Patterson | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±8.7 points) | 84.7% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±4.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±8.6 points) | 5.5% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Patterson, the average commute is higher than in St. Mary Parish (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Patterson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Mary Parish (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Mary Parish, Patterson ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 102 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Patterson
| Vehicles available | Patterson | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% (±9.9 points) | 11.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±10.6 points) | 34.8% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±8.3 points) | 34.9% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±6.5 points) | 19.0% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Patterson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Mary Parish (11.3%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Patterson
| Patterson | St. Mary Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±8.6 points) | 5.5% (±1.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.9 points) | 89.9% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±4.3 points) | 87.4% (±2.2 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Patterson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in St. Mary Parish (87.4%).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Patterson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | — | 31.3 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Bayou Vista | 2.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Berwick | 4.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Morgan City | 7.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Amelia | 12 mi | 16.6 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Franklin | 14 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Bayou L'Ourse | 15 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Baldwin | 18 mi | 34.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Charenton | 18 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayou Vista, LA (15.5 minutes), Berwick, LA (21.3 minutes), Amelia, LA (16.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Mary Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baldwin | 34.0 minutes (±11.8) |
| 2 | Patterson | 31.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Morgan City | 26.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Berwick | 21.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Franklin | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Charenton | 19.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Amelia | 16.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Bayou Vista | 15.5 minutes (±4.3) |
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 Patterson
How long is the average commute in Patterson?
Workers who live in Patterson, LA take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Patterson without a car?
15.4% of households in Patterson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Patterson?
10.3% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Patterson worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patterson city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patterson city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Patterson city, Louisiana
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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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