How long is the commute from Horseheads North, NY?
Workers who live in Horseheads North, NY take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Horseheads North get to work
| Means of transportation | Horseheads North | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±6.7 points) | 78.0% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±4.8 points) | 8.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 8.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Horseheads North, the average commute is not measurably different from Chemung County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Horseheads North, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chemung County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chemung County, Horseheads North ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 341 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Horseheads North
| Vehicles available | Horseheads North | Chemung County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±10.0 points) | 39.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% (±9.8 points) | 35.8% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±6.6 points) | 15.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Horseheads North, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chemung County (9.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Horseheads North
| Horseheads North | Chemung County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 8.2% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.6 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±3.1 points) | 88.0% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Horseheads North, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chemung County (88.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Horseheads North
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseheads North | — | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Village of Horseheads | 2.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Veteran | 3.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elmira Heights | 5.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Millport | 5.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Catlin | 5.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Big Flats (community) | 5.8 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Erin | 6.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Big Flats | 6.9 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Erin, NY (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chemung County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Elmira | 20.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Horseheads North | 20.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Southport (community) | 19.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Big Flats (community) | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Horseheads North 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 Horseheads, 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 Horseheads North
How long is the average commute in Horseheads North?
Workers who live in Horseheads North, NY take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Horseheads North without a car?
1.9% of households in Horseheads North have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Horseheads North?
8.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Horseheads North worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horseheads North CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horseheads North CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horseheads North 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 Horseheads North CDP, New York (place:35710, 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 last updated on .
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