How long is the commute from Niagara University, NY?
Workers who live in Niagara University, NY take an average of 14.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
30.1% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.1 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
How people in Niagara University get to work
| Means of transportation | Niagara University | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.1% (±18.4 points) | 77.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 0.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 30.1% (±15.6 points) | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±11.9 points) | 10.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Niagara University, the average commute is lower than in Niagara County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Niagara University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Niagara County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Niagara County, Niagara University ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 404 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Niagara University
| Vehicles available | Niagara University | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | — | 9.9% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | — | 37.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | — | 37.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | — | 16.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
Working from home and internet access in Niagara University
| Niagara University | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±11.9 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | — | 93.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | — | 89.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
Average commute in places near Niagara University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara University | — | 14.1 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Village of Lewiston | 2.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Town of Niagara | 3.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Niagara Falls | 3.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarora Nation Reservation | 4.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Youngstown | 7.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Sanborn | 8.0 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wheatfield | 8.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Town of Porter | 9.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Lewiston, NY (21.0 minutes), Village of Youngstown, NY (30.6 minutes), Town of Wheatfield, NY (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gasport | 34.8 minutes (±10.7) |
| 2 | Ransomville | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Rapids | 24.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Newfane (community) | 23.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | South Lockport | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Sanborn | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Niagara University | 14.1 minutes (±4.9) |
Niagara University 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 Lewiston, 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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How long is the average commute in Niagara University?
Workers who live in Niagara University, NY take an average of 14.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niagara University CDP, New York
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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 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.
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