How long is the commute from Plainedge, NY?
Workers who live in Plainedge, NY take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
7.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 7.6%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Plainedge get to work
| Means of transportation | Plainedge | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±3.8 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.8 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.6% (±2.4 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±2.7 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Plainedge, the average commute is lower than in Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plainedge, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Nassau County (12.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nassau County, Plainedge ranks 57 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plainedge
| Vehicles available | Plainedge | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±5.3 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±6.2 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.8% (±5.1 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Plainedge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nassau County (6.8%).
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 Plainedge
| Plainedge | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±2.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±4.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±4.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plainedge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nassau 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 Plainedge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainedge | — | 31.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| North Massapequa | 1.5 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Farmingdale | 1.6 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Village of Farmingdale | 1.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethpage | 1.8 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Levittown | 1.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Old Bethpage | 2.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Wantagh | 2.9 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Village of Massapequa Park | 3.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Farmingdale, NY (35.2 minutes), North Wantagh, NY (36.1 minutes), Village of Massapequa Park, NY (35.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 50 (tie) | Levittown | 33.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 52 | Old Bethpage | 33.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 53 (tie) | Bethpage | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 53 (tie) | Locust Valley | 32.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 55 | Uniondale | 32.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 56 | Salisbury (community) | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 57 | Plainedge | 31.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 58 | Glenwood Landing | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 59 | South Hempstead | 30.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 60 | Carle Place | 28.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 61 | Oyster Bay (community) | 26.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 62 | New Cassel | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 12 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Plainedge 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 Oyster Bay, 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 Plainedge
How long is the average commute in Plainedge?
Workers who live in Plainedge, NY take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plainedge without a car?
6.0% of households in Plainedge have no vehicle, and 7.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plainedge?
11.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Plainedge worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainedge CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainedge CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plainedge 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 Plainedge CDP, New York (place:58409, 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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