How long is the commute from Jamestown, NY?
Workers who live in Jamestown, NY take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
20.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 20.3%
How people in Jamestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.9% (±3.5 points) | 75.3% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±2.7 points) | 10.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±1.5 points) | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Jamestown, the average commute is lower than in Chautauqua County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jamestown, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Chautauqua County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chautauqua County, Jamestown ranks 27 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 987 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jamestown
| Vehicles available | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.3% (±2.8 points) | 11.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±3.6 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.9% (±2.8 points) | 36.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.8% (±1.6 points) | 13.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Jamestown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chautauqua County (11.1%).
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 Jamestown
| Jamestown | Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.9% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±1.7 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±2.0 points) | 88.5% (±1.0 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jamestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chautauqua County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 15.2 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Village of Celoron | 2.2 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown West | 2.4 mi | 11.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Town of Ellicott | 2.4 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Falconer | 2.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lakewood | 4.3 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Town of Kiantone | 5.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Busti | 5.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Frewsburg | 6.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jamestown West, NY (11.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Lakewood, NY (20.6 minutes), Town of Kiantone, NY (20.3 minutes), Town of Busti, NY (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chautauqua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Town of Carroll | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 22 | Town of Ripley | 19.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Dunkirk | 19.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 (tie) | Town of Portland | 19.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Town of Pomfret | 17.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 26 | Town of Ellicott | 15.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 | Jamestown | 15.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Town of Westfield | 14.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Town of Dunkirk | 14.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 9 of 29 places in Chautauqua 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 Jamestown
How long is the average commute in Jamestown?
Workers who live in Jamestown, NY take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jamestown without a car?
20.3% of households in Jamestown have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jamestown?
9.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Jamestown worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua 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 Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York (county subdivision:38264, in state:36 county:013).
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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