How long is the commute from Latham, NY?
Workers who live in Latham, NY take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Latham get to work
| Means of transportation | Latham | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.5% (±6.0 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±3.9 points) | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±4.2 points) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Latham, the average commute is not measurably different from Albany County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Latham, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Albany County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Albany County, Latham ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 339 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Latham
| Vehicles available | Latham | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.3 points) | 12.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±4.9 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±5.7 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±5.7 points) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Latham, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Albany County (12.6%).
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 Latham
| Latham | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±4.2 points) | 15.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Latham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Albany County (90.5%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Latham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latham | — | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Siena College | 1.6 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Loudonville | 2.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 2.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Green Island | 3.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Green Island | 3.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cohoes | 3.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 3.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 3.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Siena College, NY (11.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loudonville | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | Latham | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Roessleville | 19.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Westmere | 18.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Siena College | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Latham 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 Colonie, 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 Latham
How long is the average commute in Latham?
Workers who live in Latham, NY take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Latham without a car?
5.8% of households in Latham have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Latham?
17.0% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Latham worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Latham CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Latham CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Latham 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 Latham CDP, New York (place:41399, 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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