How long is the commute from Forest Home, NY?
Workers who live in Forest Home, NY take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
19.4% of workers drive alone to work.
19.6% take public transportation.
32.7% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
19.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 19.6%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 19.7%
How people in Forest Home get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Home | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 19.4% (±7.7 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±6.1 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 19.6% (±11.1 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 32.7% (±15.4 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±3.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±8.0 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Forest Home, the average commute is not measurably different from Tompkins County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Home, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Tompkins County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tompkins County, Forest Home ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Home
| Vehicles available | Forest Home | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.7% (±12.4 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 63.5% (±16.1 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±10.2 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Forest Home, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tompkins County (14.1%).
It is not measurably different from New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Home
| Forest Home | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±8.0 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±8.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.4% (±13.0 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Home, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Tompkins County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Home
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Home | — | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Northeast Ithaca | 1.2 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 1.5 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Ithaca | 1.8 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Ithaca | 2.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 2.8 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 3.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Ithaca | 3.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dryden | 5.7 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Cayuga Heights, NY (13.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tompkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Ithaca | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Forest Home | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | South Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | South Hill | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Northwest Ithaca | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Northeast Ithaca | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Forest Home is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Ithaca, whose figures include it.
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 Forest Home
How long is the average commute in Forest Home?
Workers who live in Forest Home, NY take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Home without a car?
19.7% of households in Forest Home have no vehicle, and 19.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Home?
19.9% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Forest Home worked from home, and 74.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Home CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Home CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Home CDP, 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 Forest Home CDP, New York (place:26561, in state:36).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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