How long is the commute from Glens Falls, NY?
Workers who live in Glens Falls, NY take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Glens Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Glens Falls | Warren County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±3.3 points) | 77.3% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±2.0 points) | 8.0% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Glens Falls, the average commute is lower than in Warren County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glens Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Warren County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Warren County, Glens Falls ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 900 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glens Falls
| Vehicles available | Glens Falls | Warren County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±4.1 points) | 35.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±3.8 points) | 40.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±2.8 points) | 16.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Glens Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Warren County (7.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Glens Falls
| Glens Falls | Warren County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% (±1.1 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±1.9 points) | 93.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.2 points) | 90.7% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glens Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Warren County (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glens Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glens Falls | — | 19.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Village of South Glens Falls | 1.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glens Falls North | 2.5 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Glens Falls | 2.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hudson Falls | 3.2 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Queensbury | 4.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Fort Edward | 4.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Town of Moreau | 4.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Town of Kingsbury | 5.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Fort Edward, NY (23.0 minutes), Town of Moreau, NY (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Warren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Town of Bolton | 25.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Town of Lake George | 24.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Town of Chester (Warren County) | 24.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Town of Queensbury | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Town of Warrensburg | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Town of Horicon | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Glens Falls | 19.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Town of Hague | 18.8 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Warren 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 Glens Falls
How long is the average commute in Glens Falls?
Workers who live in Glens Falls, NY take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glens Falls without a car?
10.7% of households in Glens Falls have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glens Falls?
8.7% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Glens Falls worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glens Falls city, Warren County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glens Falls city, Warren County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glens Falls city, Warren 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 Glens Falls city, Warren County, New York (county subdivision:29333, in state:36 county:113).
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 last updated on .
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