How long is the commute from Oneonta, NY?
Workers who live in Oneonta, NY take an average of 15.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
16.9% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.3 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Oneonta get to work
| Means of transportation | Oneonta | Otsego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.8% (±4.6 points) | 70.6% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.3 points) | 8.7% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 16.9% (±2.9 points) | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±3.8 points) | 11.7% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Oneonta, the average commute is lower than in Otsego County (22.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oneonta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otsego County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otsego County, Oneonta ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 986 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oneonta
| Vehicles available | Oneonta | Otsego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 7.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±6.0 points) | 37.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±4.8 points) | 37.9% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.3% (±2.6 points) | 17.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Oneonta, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Otsego County (7.3%).
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 Oneonta
| Oneonta | Otsego County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±3.8 points) | 11.7% (±1.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.2 points) | 93.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±4.5 points) | 87.2% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oneonta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otsego County (87.2%).
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 Oneonta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | — | 15.3 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| West End | 2.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Town of Oneonta | 2.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Village of Laurens | 5.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Laurens | 6.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Town of Otego | 6.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Village of Otego | 7.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Town of Milford | 7.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Davenport | 8.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West End, NY (27.2 minutes), Town of Oneonta, NY (21.7 minutes), Town of Laurens, NY (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otsego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of Cherry Valley | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Town of Unadilla | 23.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Town of Otego | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 22 | Town of Oneonta | 21.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Town of Middlefield | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 24 | Town of Hartwick | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Oneonta | 15.3 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Otsego 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 Oneonta
How long is the average commute in Oneonta?
Workers who live in Oneonta, NY take an average of 15.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oneonta without a car?
12.1% of households in Oneonta have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oneonta?
10.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Oneonta worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oneonta city, Otsego County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oneonta city, Otsego County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oneonta city, Otsego 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 Oneonta city, Otsego County, New York (county subdivision:54881, in state:36 county:077).
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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