How long is the commute from Lake Carmel, NY?
Workers who live in Lake Carmel, NY take an average of 35.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Lake Carmel get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Carmel | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±6.2 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±4.6 points) | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±1.4 points) | 5.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±3.4 points) | 14.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Lake Carmel, the average commute is lower than in Putnam County (39.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Carmel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Putnam County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Lake Carmel ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Carmel
| Vehicles available | Lake Carmel | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.3 points) | 4.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% (±5.6 points) | 25.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±6.5 points) | 43.7% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±4.2 points) | 26.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake Carmel, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Putnam County (4.6%).
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 Lake Carmel
| Lake Carmel | Putnam County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±3.4 points) | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±3.6 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Carmel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (94.8%).
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 Lake Carmel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carmel | — | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Brewster Hill | 4.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Patterson | 4.2 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster Heights | 4.2 mi | 36.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel (community) | 4.3 mi | 41.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Town of Southeast | 5.0 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brewster | 5.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Putnam Lake | 5.9 mi | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Carmel | 6.1 mi | 41.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Brewster, NY (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carmel (community), NY (41.9 minutes), Town of Carmel, NY (41.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahopac | 43.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Carmel (community) | 41.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Putnam Lake | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Brewster Heights | 36.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Peach Lake | 36.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Lake Carmel | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Brewster Hill | 30.0 minutes (±5.2) |
Lake Carmel 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 Kent, 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 Lake Carmel
How long is the average commute in Lake Carmel?
Workers who live in Lake Carmel, NY take an average of 35.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Carmel without a car?
6.3% of households in Lake Carmel have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Carmel?
10.6% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Lake Carmel worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Carmel CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Carmel CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel CDP, New York (place:40398, in state:36).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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