How long is the commute from Plattsburgh, NY?
Workers who live in Plattsburgh, NY take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
9.9% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
18.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 18.7%
How people in Plattsburgh get to work
| Means of transportation | Plattsburgh | Clinton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±3.7 points) | 76.5% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±2.6 points) | 9.7% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Plattsburgh, the average commute is lower than in Clinton County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plattsburgh, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clinton County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clinton County, Plattsburgh ranks 14 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 973 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plattsburgh
| Vehicles available | Plattsburgh | Clinton County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.7% (±2.9 points) | 10.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±4.0 points) | 32.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% (±3.7 points) | 40.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±2.4 points) | 16.7% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Plattsburgh, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Clinton County (10.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Plattsburgh
| Plattsburgh | Clinton County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±2.5 points) | 88.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plattsburgh, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clinton County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plattsburgh
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh | — | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Plattsburgh West | 2.4 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Plattsburgh | 2.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Head | 3.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Morrisonville | 4.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Schuyler Falls | 6.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Beekmantown | 7.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Grand Isle | 8.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| South Hero | 8.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cumberland Head, NY (25.5 minutes), Town of Beekmantown, NY (21.9 minutes), Grand Isle, VT (31.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Saranac | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Town of Beekmantown | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Town of Chazy | 20.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Dannemora | 20.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Peru | 20.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Town of Plattsburgh | 18.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Plattsburgh | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Town of Schuyler Falls | 15.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Clinton 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 Plattsburgh
How long is the average commute in Plattsburgh?
Workers who live in Plattsburgh, NY take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plattsburgh without a car?
18.7% of households in Plattsburgh have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plattsburgh?
7.0% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Plattsburgh worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plattsburgh city, Clinton 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 Plattsburgh city, Clinton County, New York (county subdivision:58574, in state:36 county:019).
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 last updated on .
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