How long is the commute from Albany, NY?
Workers who live in Albany, NY take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.2% of workers drive alone to work.
10.2% take public transportation.
8.5% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
24.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 10.2%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 24.0%
How people in Albany get to work
| Means of transportation | Albany | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.2% (±2.3 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±1.4 points) | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.2% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±1.5 points) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Albany, the average commute is lower than in Albany County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Albany, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Albany County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Albany County, Albany ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 867 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Albany
| Vehicles available | Albany | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 24.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±1.9 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.4% (±1.6 points) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Albany, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Albany County (12.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Albany
| Albany | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±1.5 points) | 15.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.3 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Albany, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Albany County (90.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Albany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | — | 20.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Roessleville | 2.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Loudonville | 3.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rensselaer | 3.6 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 4.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westmere | 4.1 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Village of Colonie | 4.2 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Siena College | 4.4 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Hampton Manor | 4.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westmere, NY (18.0 minutes), Village of Colonie, NY (17.0 minutes), Siena College, NY (11.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Coeymans | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Cohoes | 24.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Town of New Scotland | 24.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Town of Green Island | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Town of Bethlehem | 22.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 10 | Town of Guilderland | 21.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Albany | 20.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Colonie | 20.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 13 | Watervliet | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Albany 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 Albany
How long is the average commute in Albany?
Workers who live in Albany, NY take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Albany without a car?
24.0% of households in Albany have no vehicle, and 10.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Albany?
13.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Albany worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
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 Albany city, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:01000, in state:36 county:001).
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 last updated on .
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