How long is the commute from Johnstown, NY?
Workers who live in Johnstown, NY take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.7% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Johnstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Johnstown | Fulton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±5.0 points) | 80.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 8.1% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.7% (±3.7 points) | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±3.1 points) | 6.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Johnstown, the average commute is lower than in Fulton County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Johnstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fulton County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Johnstown ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 911 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Johnstown
| Vehicles available | Johnstown | Fulton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±4.6 points) | 10.2% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% (±7.6 points) | 36.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.9% (±6.3 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±5.1 points) | 17.7% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Johnstown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fulton County (10.2%).
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 Johnstown
| Johnstown | Fulton County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±3.1 points) | 6.9% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.5 points) | 92.2% (±1.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.3 points) | 89.1% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Johnstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (89.1%).
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 Johnstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown | — | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Town of Johnstown | 2.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gloversville | 3.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Village of Fonda | 3.7 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mohawk | 3.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Fultonville | 4.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Town of Glen | 7.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Village of Fort Johnson | 7.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Village of Mayfield | 8.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gloversville, NY (25.2 minutes), Village of Fultonville, NY (25.5 minutes), Town of Glen, NY (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Town of Northampton | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Town of Perth | 27.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Town of Oppenheim | 27.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Town of Mayfield | 25.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Gloversville | 25.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Town of Johnstown | 21.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Johnstown | 19.0 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Fulton 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 Johnstown
How long is the average commute in Johnstown?
Workers who live in Johnstown, NY take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Johnstown without a car?
10.9% of households in Johnstown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Johnstown?
7.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Johnstown worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, Fulton County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, Fulton County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnstown city, Fulton 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 Johnstown city, Fulton County, New York (county subdivision:38781, in state:36 county:035).
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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