How long is the commute from Amsterdam, NY?
Workers who live in Amsterdam, NY take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
14.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 14.5%
How people in Amsterdam get to work
| Means of transportation | Amsterdam | Montgomery County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±4.8 points) | 75.6% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 10.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±3.2 points) | 9.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Amsterdam, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amsterdam, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Amsterdam ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 833 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amsterdam
| Vehicles available | Amsterdam | Montgomery County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% (±3.2 points) | 11.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±4.9 points) | 36.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.3% (±3.8 points) | 34.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±2.5 points) | 17.7% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Amsterdam, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (11.4%).
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 Amsterdam
| Amsterdam | Montgomery County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±3.2 points) | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±2.1 points) | 90.1% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±2.4 points) | 84.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Amsterdam, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (84.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amsterdam
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Town of Amsterdam | 1.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Village of Hagaman | 2.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Village of Fort Johnson | 2.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Florida | 3.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of Perth | 4.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Village of Broadalbin | 7.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Town of Glen | 8.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Mariaville Lake | 8.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Amsterdam, NY (25.2 minutes), Village of Hagaman, NY (25.7 minutes), Town of Florida, NY (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Minden | 28.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Town of Florida | 26.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Town of Amsterdam | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Town of Canajoharie | 25.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Town of Palatine | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Town of St. Johnsville | 21.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Amsterdam | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Town of Mohawk | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Montgomery 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 Amsterdam
How long is the average commute in Amsterdam?
Workers who live in Amsterdam, NY take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amsterdam without a car?
14.5% of households in Amsterdam have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amsterdam?
10.5% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Amsterdam worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amsterdam city, Montgomery 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 Amsterdam city, Montgomery County, New York (county subdivision:02066, in state:36 county:057).
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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