How long is the commute from Cohoes, NY?
Workers who live in Cohoes, NY take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
14.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 14.4%
How people in Cohoes get to work
| Means of transportation | Cohoes | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±5.7 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.5% (±5.7 points) | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 4.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±3.5 points) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Cohoes, the average commute is not measurably different from Albany County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cohoes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Albany County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Albany County, Cohoes ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 548 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cohoes
| Vehicles available | Cohoes | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.4% (±4.0 points) | 12.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.3% (±4.8 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±4.9 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Cohoes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Cohoes
| Cohoes | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±3.5 points) | 15.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±3.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cohoes, 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 Cohoes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes | — | 24.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Town of Green Island | 1.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Green Island | 1.9 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Waterford | 2.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Waterford | 2.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Latham | 3.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 3.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 3.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Siena College | 4.3 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Watervliet, NY (19.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Rensselaerville | 37.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | Town of Berne | 33.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Town of Knox | 32.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Town of Westerlo | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 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 Cohoes
How long is the average commute in Cohoes?
Workers who live in Cohoes, NY take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cohoes without a car?
14.4% of households in Cohoes have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cohoes?
11.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Cohoes worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cohoes city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cohoes city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cohoes 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 Cohoes city, Albany County, New York (county subdivision:16749, in state:36 county:001).
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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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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