How long is the commute from Lackawanna, NY?
Workers who live in Lackawanna, NY take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
17.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 17.5%
How people in Lackawanna get to work
| Means of transportation | Lackawanna | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±4.5 points) | 72.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 2.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±2.4 points) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Lackawanna, the average commute is not measurably different from Erie County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lackawanna, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Lackawanna ranks 26 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 869 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lackawanna
| Vehicles available | Lackawanna | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.5% (±3.4 points) | 11.5% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±4.6 points) | 39.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.1% (±3.6 points) | 35.5% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.6% (±1.9 points) | 13.4% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Lackawanna, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Erie County (11.5%).
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 Lackawanna
| Lackawanna | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±2.4 points) | 12.9% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±2.2 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±2.4 points) | 90.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lackawanna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Erie County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lackawanna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Village of Blasdell | 1.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Seneca (community) | 4.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Town of West Seneca | 4.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Buffalo | 5.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sloan | 5.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hamburg | 5.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Village of Orchard Park | 6.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wanakah | 6.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Seneca (community), NY (23.0 minutes), Town of West Seneca, NY (23.0 minutes), Town of Hamburg, NY (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Tonawanda | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Town of Elma | 22.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 22 | Town of Orchard Park | 21.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 23 | Town of Tonawanda | 20.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Cheektowaga | 20.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Lancaster | 20.4 minutes (±0.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Lackawanna | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Amherst | 20.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 28 | Buffalo | 19.9 minutes (±0.5) |
| 29 | Town of Grand Island | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 10 of 29 places in Erie 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 Lackawanna
How long is the average commute in Lackawanna?
Workers who live in Lackawanna, NY take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lackawanna without a car?
17.5% of households in Lackawanna have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lackawanna?
7.8% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Lackawanna worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lackawanna city, Erie 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 Lackawanna city, Erie County, New York (county subdivision:40189, in state:36 county:029).
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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